Global Supply Chain Logistics Planner

PIC, a Genus PLC company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Global Supply Chain Logistics Planner. This role is responsible is responsible for reviewing, planning, and working in a collaborative environment to ensure successful execution of live animal and semen shipments from PIC North America’s contracted and owned farm network to our customer base across North America and the globe.

The successful candidate has the ability to work in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environment and establish priorities, meet deadlines & maintain accuracy. The candidate can work autonomously as well as collaboratively across functional teams while analyzing and problem solving and possesses strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 

The position can be remote based.

• Review, organize, plan, and successfully execute assigned shipments on a weekly basis.
• Work with owned and contracted farms, customers, and third-party logistics providers to develop scheduling for all shipments originating from North America.
• Evaluate shipment requests and/or constraints to drive optimal planning and cost recovery, while also meeting health/biosecurity parameters and customer expectations.
• Handle routine investigations to verify and resolve customer, carrier, and/or health related concerns or issues as they occur.
• Monitor and communicate to ensure effective risk mitigation, timely escalations of challenges or concerns, and continuous collaborative improvement.
• Routinely communicate with internal partners and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations throughout the supply and customer network.

• A relevant university degree.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a small to medium scale logistics planning operation, including route planning, equipment planning, and carrier management; experience with owner operator carriers is a plus.
• Web based ERP system planning experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers.  We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.