Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

Supply Chain & Procurement

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Logistics Operations Planner like you to join our amazing Muscatine, IA Manufacturing plant.

The Bandag facility in Muscatine has been in operation for more than 50 years and is where the retread equipment is made that directly supports Bandag retread dealers. Bandag dealers use this equipment in their retread plants to create quality retread tires for fleet customers of all sizes.

As a Senior Logistics Operations Planner, you will be responsible for the efficient transportation and distribution of finished products to customers, retailers and to other facilities within the organization. This role will serve as the Transportation point of contact for day-to-day planning needs and requests for Bandag shipping and receiving facilities.

At Bridgestone Americas we value Diversity. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals, and teams. We are creating a workplace that fosters a culture of acceptance where you are free to be your true self because what we need is who you are. We offer a variety of experiences to help you build the career that matters to you. Apply and join one of our teams to begin a career at Bridgestone Americas. Trust your talent; trust the journey. Be Bridgestone.

Responsibilities

In this role, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for transportation planning for assigned plants/locations/systems.

• Outbound Logistics to our franchise Bandag dealers.

• Inbound Logistics for raw material vendor shipments to Bandag production plants.

• Interplant Logistics for shipments between Bandag shipping plants.

• ETA Requests.

• Spot Quote Requests.

• C Logistics Request.

• NA Transportation Requests.

• Claims Submission and Resolution.

• Point of contact for transportation/warehouse communication and interaction.

• Point of contact for weather and other issues that will affect local transportation and deliveries.

• Oversee return programs.

• Leads and supports continuous improvement projects and processes.

• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Communicates, as necessary, with management and with executive leadership.

• Ensure timely response to key stakeholders throughout the operations team.

• Continuous review of IMS Work Standards documents to ensure accuracy with current processes.

• This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring teammates to work on-site three days per week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.