# Logistics Planner

*/JobTypes/Logistics_Planner*

## Neighborhood

### Related (signature role)

- [Logistics Service Providers](/CompanyTypes/Logistics_Service_Providers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Crew Logistics Provider](/CompanyTypes/Crew_Logistics_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Team-Driver Expedited Carriers](/CompanyTypes/Team-Driver_Expedited_Carriers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Service Major Commands](/CompanyTypes/Service_Major_Commands) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (staff)

- [Logistics Planning](/Departments/Logistics_Planning) — staff · Departments

### Related (delivered by)

- [Develop overall distribution plan](/Processes/Develop_overall_distribution_plan) — delivered by · Processes
- [Establish transportation management constraints](/Processes/Establish_transportation_management_constraints) — delivered by · Processes
- [Design comprehensive supply chains that minimize environmental impacts or costs.](/Tasks/Design_comprehensive_supply_chains_that_minimize_environmental_impacts_or_costs.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Define routing policies](/Processes/Define_routing_policies) — delivered by · Processes
- [Translate customer service requirements into logistics requirements](/Processes/Translate_customer_service_requirements_into_logistics_requirements) — delivered by · Processes
- [Plan inbound crude production receipts](/Processes/Plan_inbound_crude_production_receipts) — delivered by · Processes
- [Plan outbound product flow](/Processes/Plan_outbound_product_flow) — delivered by · Processes
- [Plan, transport, and deliver outbound product](/Processes/Plan,_transport,_and_deliver_outbound_product) — delivered by · Processes
- [Plan and manage distribution](/Processes/Plan_and_manage_distribution) — delivered by · Processes
- [Perform logistics planning](/Processes/Perform_logistics_planning) — delivered by · Processes
- [Forecast facility demand](/Processes/Forecast_facility_demand) — delivered by · Processes
- [Establish storage management constraints](/Processes/Establish_storage_management_constraints) — delivered by · Processes
- [Establish delivery constraints](/Processes/Establish_delivery_constraints) — delivered by · Processes
- [Develop schedule and logistics for contracted field services](/Processes/Develop_schedule_and_logistics_for_contracted_field_services) — delivered by · Processes
- [Create warehousing and storage plan](/Processes/Create_warehousing_and_storage_plan) — delivered by · Processes
- [Create plan for shipping](/Processes/Create_plan_for_shipping) — delivered by · Processes
- [Calculate and optimize destination load plans](/Processes/Calculate_and_optimize_destination_load_plans) — delivered by · Processes
- [Calculate and optimize destination dispatch plan](/Processes/Calculate_and_optimize_destination_dispatch_plan) — delivered by · Processes
- [Analyze average and peak goods flows and lead times](/Processes/Analyze_average_and_peak_goods_flows_and_lead_times) — delivered by · Processes

### Who staffs this

- [Enterprise Dedicated Contract Carrier](/CompanyTypes/Enterprise_Dedicated_Contract_Carrier) — staffs · CompanyTypes

### Perform

- [Coordinate handoffs between fulfillment teams](/Tasks/Coordinate_handoffs_between_fulfillment_teams) — perform · Tasks
- [Review plan-versus-actual variances](/Tasks/Review_plan-versus-actual_variances) — perform · Tasks
- [Adjust Plans for Demand Spikes and Capacity Shortfalls](/Tasks/Adjust_Plans_for_Demand_Spikes_and_Capacity_Shortfalls) — perform · Tasks
- [Assign Lanes and Carriers per Routing Guide](/Tasks/Assign_Lanes_and_Carriers_per_Routing_Guide) — perform · Tasks
- [Balance Delivery Dates Against Freight Cost](/Tasks/Balance_Delivery_Dates_Against_Freight_Cost) — perform · Tasks
- [Consolidate Orders into Optimized Load Plans](/Tasks/Consolidate_Orders_into_Optimized_Load_Plans) — perform · Tasks
- [Forecast Weekly Transportation Capacity Needs](/Tasks/Forecast_Weekly_Transportation_Capacity_Needs) — perform · Tasks
- [Track Plan Versus Actual Performance](/Tasks/Track_Plan_Versus_Actual_Performance) — perform · Tasks
- [Schedule times of shipment and modes of transportation for materials.](/Tasks/Schedule_times_of_shipment_and_modes_of_transportation_for_materials.) — perform · Tasks
- [Allocate Resources to Demand](/Tasks/Allocate_Resources_to_Demand) — perform · Tasks
- [Adjust plans for demand and supply changes](/Tasks/Adjust_plans_for_demand_and_supply_changes) — perform · Tasks
- [Schedule inbound and outbound flows](/Tasks/Schedule_inbound_and_outbound_flows) — perform · Tasks
- [Balance capacity across facilities](/Tasks/Balance_capacity_across_facilities) — perform · Tasks
- [Coordinate plans with operations teams](/Tasks/Coordinate_plans_with_operations_teams) — perform · Tasks
- [Adjust plans for capacity or demand changes](/Tasks/Adjust_plans_for_capacity_or_demand_changes) — perform · Tasks
- [Allocate carrier capacity against forecast demand](/Tasks/Allocate_carrier_capacity_against_forecast_demand) — perform · Tasks
- [Build daily and weekly transportation load plans](/Tasks/Build_daily_and_weekly_transportation_load_plans) — perform · Tasks
- [Coordinate planning with demand and inventory teams](/Tasks/Coordinate_planning_with_demand_and_inventory_teams) — perform · Tasks
- [Optimize routing and load consolidation](/Tasks/Optimize_routing_and_load_consolidation) — perform · Tasks

### Required knowledge

- [Freight Consolidation Methods](/Knowledge/Freight_Consolidation_Methods) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Routing Guides and Carrier Contracts](/Knowledge/Routing_Guides_and_Carrier_Contracts) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Demand Planning Concepts](/Knowledge/Demand_Planning_Concepts) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Transportation Modes and Lead Times](/Knowledge/Transportation_Modes_and_Lead_Times) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Transport Operations](/Knowledge/Transport_Operations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Warehouse Operations](/Knowledge/Warehouse_Operations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Forecasting Methods](/Knowledge/Forecasting_Methods) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Supply Chain Planning](/Knowledge/Supply_Chain_Planning) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Freight Modes and Capacity](/Knowledge/Freight_Modes_and_Capacity) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Demand Planning](/Knowledge/Demand_Planning) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Routing Methods](/Knowledge/Routing_Methods) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Transportation Planning](/Knowledge/Transportation_Planning) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Engage in

- [Forecast Weekly Transportation Capacity Needs](/Activities/Forecast_Weekly_Transportation_Capacity_Needs) — engage in · Activities
- [Consolidate Orders into Optimized Load Plans](/Activities/Consolidate_Orders_into_Optimized_Load_Plans) — engage in · Activities
- [Allocate Resources to Demand](/Activities/Allocate_Resources_to_Demand) — engage in · Activities
- [Build transportation and load plans](/Activities/Build_transportation_and_load_plans) — engage in · Activities
- [Allocate carrier capacity against forecast demand](/Activities/Allocate_carrier_capacity_against_forecast_demand) — engage in · Activities
- [Build daily and weekly transportation load plans](/Activities/Build_daily_and_weekly_transportation_load_plans) — engage in · Activities
- [Optimize routing and load consolidation](/Activities/Optimize_routing_and_load_consolidation) — engage in · Activities

### Required skills

- [Coordination](/Skills/Coordination) — requires skill · Skills
- [Critical Thinking](/Skills/Critical_Thinking) — requires skill · Skills
- [Operations Analysis](/Skills/Operations_Analysis) — requires skill · Skills
- [Planning and Scheduling](/Skills/Planning_and_Scheduling) — requires skill · Skills
- [Scheduling](/Skills/Scheduling) — requires skill · Skills
- [Demand Forecasting](/Skills/Demand_Forecasting) — requires skill · Skills
- [Capacity Planning](/Skills/Capacity_Planning) — requires skill · Skills
- [Cross-functional Coordination](/Skills/Cross-functional_Coordination) — requires skill · Skills
- [Data Analysis](/Skills/Data_Analysis) — requires skill · Skills
- [Load Planning](/Skills/Load_Planning) — requires skill · Skills
- [Route Optimization](/Skills/Route_Optimization) — requires skill · Skills

### Uses software

- [Load Optimization Software](/Software/Load_Optimization_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Enterprise Resource Planning Software](/Software/Enterprise_Resource_Planning_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Supply Chain Planning Software](/Software/Supply_Chain_Planning_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Enterprise Resource Planning System](/Software/Enterprise_Resource_Planning_System) — uses software · Software
- [Microsoft Excel](/Software/Microsoft_Excel) — uses software · Software
- [Route Planning Software](/Software/Route_Planning_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Transportation Management System](/Software/Transportation_Management_System) — uses software · Software

### Requires ability

- [Numerical Reasoning](/Ability/Numerical_Reasoning) — requires ability · Ability
- [Deductive Reasoning](/Ability/Deductive_Reasoning) — requires ability · Ability
- [Time Management](/Ability/Time_Management) — requires ability · Ability
- [Information Ordering](/Ability/Information_Ordering) — requires ability · Ability
- [Mathematical Reasoning](/Ability/Mathematical_Reasoning) — requires ability · Ability
- [Problem Sensitivity](/Ability/Problem_Sensitivity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Time Sharing](/Ability/Time_Sharing) — requires ability · Ability

### Type of

- [Logisticians](/Occupations/Logisticians) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [reconciling carrier rate quotes vs invoiced accessorials for the same lane](/Problems/reconciling_carrier_rate_quotes_vs_invoiced_accessorials_for_the_same_lane) — exposes problem · Problems
- [ETA inaccuracy from missing in-transit telematics breaking downstream commitments](/Problems/ETA_inaccuracy_from_missing_in-transit_telematics_breaking_downstream_commitments) — exposes problem · Problems
- [re-planning routes/loads in the TMS when a carrier falls through or a dock appointment slips](/Problems/re-planning_routes%2Floads_in_the_TMS_when_a_carrier_falls_through_or_a_dock_appointment_slips) — exposes problem · Problems
- [balancing inventory positioning against inbound lead-time variability across DCs](/Problems/balancing_inventory_positioning_against_inbound_lead-time_variability_across_DCs) — exposes problem · Problems
- [demand-spike load consolidation under trailer/driver capacity limits](/Problems/demand-spike_load_consolidation_under_trailer%2Fdriver_capacity_limits) — exposes problem · Problems