Planner, Operations

Job Type Full-time Description

Position Summary

The Operations Planner is responsible for providing implementation and super-user support for Wind River’s new Descartes Dispatching & Routing Program as well as supporting our Logistics Director with the program’s expansion. The position works with Drivers, Technicians, Branch Management, Customer Service, and Customers with routing and dispatch to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of service.  

Responsibilities

• Acts as a lead administrator for Wind River Environmental Descartes Routing Software  
• Works with multiple operational supervisors, area managers and dispatchers daily to plan and schedule pumping
  routes driving efficiency and cost effectiveness 
• Responsible for continuous planning of routes prior to scheduled service 
• Oversees and manages truck and driver schedules 
• Administrator of the software 
• Continuously review order activity to refine upcoming routes 
• Daily interaction with Order Support Team for upcoming workorders that need adjustments
• Coordinate order and route adjustments with Dispatchers     

Requirements

 Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree; associate’s degree in transportation, logistics, or related field or equivalent experience  
• 3- 6 years’ experience in routing, shipping, logistics, or supply-chain distribution
• Previous Experience with Logistics Software strongly preferred with special preference for Descartes software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and IT fluency
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills to ensure driver compliance with direction and assignments
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty
• Adaptability and learning agility  
• Basic understanding of geographical area and mapping programs  
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks   
•  REMOTE APPLICANTS BE ADVISED Per Company Policy - remote employees must live within Wind River Environmental's operating footprint and within a commutable distance to an Wind River Environmental office. 

Wind River Environmental services and maintains a broad array of non-hazardous liquid waste systems, including grease traps, septic tanks and related waste systems. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA we offer a full suite of services to business, residential and municipal customers throughout the East Coast. Wind River Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

  

Wind River Environment LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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