Senior Transportation Planner

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Your role on the team: Provides leadership to the Transportation Planner and/or Coordinator by solving problems, offering guidance, and providing support Assigns carriers to loads and monitors pick up performance Assumes responsibility for load planning, optimization, routing and scheduling of all modes Responds to customer and Coordinator needs by answering e-mails, phone calls, tracking shipments, and moving shipments Participates in weekly/monthly customer meetings with supervisor Prepares QBR’s for supervisor and manager Provides ADHOC analysis and reporting for customers, supervisor and manager Prepares month end close revenue accruals reports for the supervisor Traces loads using the TMS and/or internet Provides load exception management and reporting Utilizes customer or consignee website for routing instructions when required Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary Assists supervisor with month end financial reporting prep and approval Researches and re-submits invoices that are unpaid Provides data gathering and presentation preparation for customer QBR’s Coordinates with the FAP Group to resolve invoicing discrepancies Ensures compliance with SOP’s (planners and coordinators) Assists in KPI development and reporting Tracks and reports all financial details on actual vs. planned various on cost per shipment Records and signs off on all financial decisions which directly impact company’s profit margin Recognizes and alerts management on the potential adverse consequences of decisions which will impact the customers financial performance Manages the “Financial Daily Health Checks” and reports variances to management Works overtime and/or weekends as needed based on customer requirements or departmental priorities to support customer peaks and/or end of month, quarter or year activities Travels up to 10% What you need: Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum 1 year experience in customer service or coordinator role Experience with Transportation Management Systems Experience with optimization tools preferred Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook Good verbal and written communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Ability to multitask What you gain from joining our team: Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment Paid maternity and parental leave Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app Free financial wellness programs Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community + more! Join our Team! Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview! OR Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply! Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr GEODIS