Transportation Planner

Summary This Transportation Planner is responsible for supporting customer service requirements and communicating all service issues to DC management, customer service, and customers. Position also coordinates schedules & deliveries with carriers, develops cost improvement opportunities, ensures compliance with the transportation routing guide, and shipping of all orders in a timely manner. Responsibilities Effectively organizes orders for efficient and timely shipping. Provides carriers with information for timely pickup and delivery of orders. Analyzes orders for potential consolidation in order to reduce transportation cost. Ensures shipments meet required service levels and at lowest possible freight expense. Monitors orders to assure that all shipments are shipped within the 48-hour ship cycle. Effectively fills in for the transportation administrator when needed or other tasks as requested by supervisor. Accurately sorts and files traffic documents. Knowledge and Skills Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills Proficiency in a standard TMS system Basic knowledge of a large WMS system (SAP, Oracle, HighJump) Knowledge of transportation and distribution procedures Basic analytical skills required Efficient computer skills Ability to plan and manage multiple projects withstrong attention to detail Strong team player Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job Education and Experience Minimum of two years of warehouse and customer service experience. High School Diploma or GED required. Physical Requirements Standing 2-4 hours a day. Lift 20-49 lbs. Computer use 6-8 hours a day. #J-18808-Ljbffr