Sr. Logistics Planner, Border Operations

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

So, if you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let's talk.

Sony Electronics is seeking a Senior Logistics Planner for Border Operations to enhance and streamline our shipping processes. This role will involve close collaboration with internal/external parties to ensure that operations run smooth from initial planning to final delivery.  This position plays a critical role in maintaining and optimizing our logistics operations, ensuring seamless and timely delivery of our products. 

Tactical responsibilities of role: 

• Extract, develop and analyze logistics related data for optimized service level and financial results, including the presentation of said data to BU staff; focus on opportunity management and maximized customer service  

• Interface with internal and external business parties in the execution of daily, weekly and monthly activities: Involves all levels of Sony management as well as third-party providers 

• A basic understanding of Logistics and Transportation function is required and assist in developing logistics plans and procedures, the collection and tabulation of KPI materials from various sources and the creation of detailed presentations 

Duties: 

• Extract, develop and analyze logistics related data for optimized service level and financial results, including the presentation of said data to BU staff. 

• Focus on opportunity management and maximized customer service. 

• Interface with internal and external business parties in the execution of daily, weekly and monthly activities: Involves all levels of Sony management as well as third-party providers. 

• Work alongside DHL to troubleshoot any issues related to Otay operations as well as build loads on a weekly basis 

• Assists in developing logistics plans and procedures, the collection and tabulation of KPI materials from various sources and the creation of detailed presentations 

Minimum Requirements 

• BA/BS degree or 3 years’ experience in the related areas of operations, logistics, and transportation 

• A basic understanding of Logistics and Transportation functions is required 

• Strong Excel skills required, along with capability in PowerPoint 

• Candidates must possess the proven ability to conduct business assessment and data analysis to identify issues and/or opportunities, and identify appropriate potential solutions 

• Requires effective communication and presentation skills, excellent inter-personal skills 

Preferred Requirements 

• General understanding of the Accounting and Budgetary process 

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