Inbound Logistics Planner- Genesco

Job Summary

The Inbound Logistics Planner is responsible for the seamless orchestration of freight movement, equipment availability, and carrier execution for all domestic inbound shipments to Genesco distribution centers. This includes planning and routing freight across multiple modes-Less Than Truckload (LTL), Truckload (TL), Intermodal, and Fleet Operations. This role plays a key part in managing yard activity, coordinating drayage, and ensuring equipment fluidity at transload facilities. The Planner will also collaborate closely with the Routing & Transportation Analyst to support the analysis of logistics data, evaluate market trends, and identify cost and service improvement opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Inbound Freight Planning, Yard Management & Execution

• Route and ensure on-time delivery of inbound shipments for all Genesco divisions across the U.S. and Canada.
• Review daily drayage and yard reports from 3PLs, transload facilities, and distribution centers to monitor container availability, inbound/return status, and loaded/empty trailers; execute corrective actions to maintain yard and equipment fluidity.
• Schedule and plan outbound loads from transload facilities to distribution centers, ensuring equipment availability and minimizing loaded trailer dwell time.
• Schedule and plan vendor pickups to distribution centers, optimizing cost, service, and dwell performance

Carrier, Vendor & 3PL/Warehouse Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with carriers, 3PLs, transloaders, and internal divisions.
• Maintain an up-to-date carrier playbook including routing, contact details, service expectations, and operational workflows.
• Proactively resolve service issues and ensure performance standards are met.

Fleet Operations Support

• Provide weekly backhaul plans to support Fleet Operations.
• Serve as backup support for:
• Driver payroll preparation and weekly proofing
• Driver scheduling and dispatching
• Manager of Fleet Operations during absences

Reporting, Data Analysis & KPI Management

• Pull and analyze data using Excel and other tools to support operational decision-making.
• Conduct ad hoc reporting and analysis to support cost improvements and service-level enhancements.
• Maintain accurate operational dashboards, KPIs, and management reports.
• Review transportation metrics with the Transportation & Routing Analyst and recommend actionable improvements.
• Produce recurring reports including:
• Weekly Transload Warehouse Inbound Report (import and vendor direct)
• Daily In-Transit Distribution Center Report
• Monthly Transload Throughput Report

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Identify process gaps between business segments and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to achieve service, cost, and operational objectives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Provide backup support to the Domestic Logistics team and the Inbound Logistics Manager as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management or in a related field, or minimum 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience working with transload and drayage operations.
• Passion for optimizing workflows and improving operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to work with Access, SQL, or similar data tools preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and leverage data to support informed decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy and task completion.

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