Supply Chain Logistics Planner

Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.

At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future.

The Suppl Chain Logistics Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the movement of goods, materials, and products across the supply chain. This role ensures efficient transportation, inventory flow, and delivery performance while minimizing costs and meeting customer service expectations. The Logistics Planner works closely with production, warehousing, and customer service teams to align supply chain activities with business goals.

Pay: $70,000 - $80,000 + bonus

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Location: Fresno, CA

Travel Requirements: None

Work Environment: In-Office

Core Responsibilities: 

• Develop and manage 2-month intercompany rail shipping plan 
• Create and maintain raw material intercompany POs to drive purchasing needs
• Monitor inventory levels and shelf-life balances and execute transfer plans to mitigate expiration risks
• Manage and update freight allowances
• Optimize freight utilization, routing, and delivery schedules to reduce costs 
• Track shipments and resolve delays, shortages, or logistical issues in real time 
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, inventory movements, and freight costs 
• Analyze logistics data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement 
• Support month-end reporting and performance metrics related to logistics and transportation
• Coordinate transfer needs for ecommerce sales outlets
• Be the point person for SKU change requests and new SKU creation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
• 2–5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain planning 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel 
• Experience working with carriers, freight management, or route planning 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
• 2–5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain planning 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) 
• Knowledge of freight optimization and cost modeling 
• Familiarity with demand planning and inventory management principles 
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma a plus)