Logistics Planner

Your Job

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions is seeking a Planner for the Koch Fertilizer Logistics Team!

Our Team

This role will report to a Koch Fertilizer Logistics Supervisor and will be based in Wichita, KS.

We anticipate travel to be 15%.

What You Will Do


* Transportation Coordination: Coordinate shipments for customers out of Koch or 3rd party plants and terminals via truck, rail, and/or barge.


* Freight Optimization: Tactical freight negotiation, equipment optimization between modes, and service level monitoring.


* Inventory Management: Maintain inventory runouts for reporting and planning purposes, collaborate to forecast and allocate resources, and ensure optimal asset utilization.


* Customer Service and Building Relationships: build and sustain positive relationships with internal/external customers, terminal, and carrier contacts.


* Strategy: Contribute to the implementation and transformation of transportation strategies and procedures


* After hours: After hours work is expected during busy seasonal times.

This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* 2+ years of professional work experience


* Experience collaborating with internal and external partners


* Experience working in a fast-paced environment on detailed time sensitive tasks across multiple systems


* Experience using Microsoft Office Excel (for example: creating spreadsheets, pivot tables, etc.)

What Will Put You Ahead


* 1+ year of experience in supply chain or logistics


* Experience with truck scheduling


* Experience in bulk logistics or supply chain management


* Previous experience using analytical or transportation management systems

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.

We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets.

From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies.

Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.

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