Logistics Planner
Copeland
·Today
- Location
- Forney, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Mid
- Education
- Bachelor
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Workday
Description
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
If you are a logistics or supply chain professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Forney, Texas location, you will coordinate shipping activities, manage shipment schedules, and help ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time. If you have experience in warehouse operations, shipping coordination, or inventory management, and are comfortable working with data, schedules, and cross-functional teams, this may be a great fit for you. This role works closely with Operations, Customer Service, and Shipping teams to support efficient distribution processes and customer satisfaction.
AS A LOGISTICS PLANNER, YOU WILL:
- Oversee Shipping Coordinators to ensure shipping schedules are executed accurately and on time.
- Develop and manage inbound and outbound shipment schedules to support customer commitments and operational efficiency.
- Maintain scheduling systems and ensure shipment, processing, and inventory information remains accurate and up to date.
- Partner closely with Customer Service, Shipping, and Operations teams to prioritize customer orders and align workloads with customer timelines.
- Monitor daily order activity, ensuring all customer orders are released, processed, and shipped according to priority requirements.
- Run and analyze daily reports for air and expedited shipments, labor utilization, and operational performance.
- Collaborate with Operations and Inventory teams to review product velocity classifications and optimize warehouse pick locations.
- Communicate customer-requested changes to scheduling, processing, and shipping activities and ensure alignment across teams.
SCHEDULE:
This position is a 2nd shift role with standard working hours of 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, shipping coordination, inventory control, supply chain planning, or a related field
- Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS), shipping processes, and inventory management
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong overall computer skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Proven leadership abilities with a willingness to train, support, and develop others
- Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline
- Experience with warehouse planning and shipment coordination in a distribution or manufacturing environment
- Experience building truckloads, coordinating with carriers, and managing transportation schedules
- Experience supporting customer-facing logistics operations and shipment prioritization
- Experience in Oracle
Why Work in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Our distribution center is located in Forney, TX, one of the fastest-growing communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Conveniently located just east of Dallas, Forney offers easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, shopping, and cultural attractions throughout the DFW area. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, highly rated schools, affordable housing options compared to many major metro areas, and a variety of parks, recreation, and family-friendly activities.
About Our Location
Our Forney Distribution Center plays a key role in supporting Copeland customers across North America through efficient warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment operations. The facility serves as a critical hub within our supply chain network, helping ensure the timely delivery of HVACR products and solutions to customers. Team members work closely across operations, customer service, materials, inventory, and transportation functions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As the site continues to grow, employees have opportunities to develop their skills and advance their careers within Copeland's global organization.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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