Transportation Management Logistics Planner

Overview The Transportation Management Planner ensures customer transportation needs are executed at a high level, processes and best practices are taught to new and existing Coordinators, and provides excellent customer service to the NFI customer base. This position reports to the Transportation Management Account Manager and/or an Operations Director. Responsibilities Manages and executes daily shipment activity for customers. Follows and reinforces client rules, parameters, and standard operating procedures. Establishes and refines standard operating procedures. Responds timely to client requests and inquiries. Builds customer relationships with supply chain, warehouse, coordinator, and customer service contacts on their respective accounts. Resolves client issues quickly and efficiently. Manages shipment routing guides. Communicates with managed and incumbent carriers and tenders shipments based on customer route guide. Collaborates with NFI brokerage account management and carrier sales. Schedules appointments and executes shipment tracking procedures. Executes intermediate shipment optimization activities. Generates reports at the request of customers or the NFI Account Manager. Manages shipment exception process. Facilitates claims filing on behalf of customer. Uses various transportation software platforms to facilitate shipment execution. Assists with freight bill audit and payment processes through customer, carrier, and internal inquiries. Provides support on miscellaneous projects as needed. Qualifications HS Diploma. BA or BS Degree preferred, but not required. 2‑3 years of experience in customer service. Supply chain software experience preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail with excellent follow‑up skills. Professional aptitude, presentation, and demeanor. Ability to meet or exceed time‑sensitive deadlines. Ability to multitask and solve problems. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Basic computer experience (E‑mail, Internet). Experience with Microsoft Excel is a plus. Compensation Base hourly rate is $28.57 per hour. Compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, education, and location. Benefits Employees are eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. LA County Applicants The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr