Senior Transportation Planner

Job Description

Stepan is seeking a Sr Transportation Planner to join our Transportation team in Joliet, IL. In this role, the candidate will report to the Transportation Operations Team Lead. The Sr. Transportation Planner secures services from transportation providers to meet company and customer shipping requirements. This team member will use SAP and TMS (transportation management systems) to plan and optimize transportation shipments. This role will also cover after-hours Transportation with a rotating schedule. This candidate will be required to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support other supply chain functions to ensure the successful execution of supplying material to our customers. The Sr Transportation Planner will need to acquire diverse knowledge regarding the Transportation needs in and out of all Stepan Manufacturing Sites, tollers, Trans loaders, and our Outside Warehouses across North America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage carrier selection utilizing the Transportation Management System (TMS)
  o Follow the current carrier rt guide while meeting the requirements and objectives of our customers and manufacturing sites.
  o Proficiency in executing load tendering processes with timely follow up.
  o Able to create effective plans to meet customer service requirements at the optimal cost.
  o Collaborate with Stepan Manufacturing sites to ensure takeaway needs are met by utilizing carrier tanker trlr’s or containers through preloading, forward staging, or providing interplant options.
• Address all assignment-specific shipment events and problem solve resolution with internal and external stakeholders (Carriers, PPIC, Customer Service, Plants, Tollers, Trans loaders, and Outside Warehouses).
• Able to understand freight performance measures, support investigation, and provide feedback on carrier performance.
  o Monitors and actively engages in carrier performance to drive high service metrics.
• Reviews and approves exception accessorial charges in real time by adding surcharge notes at the shipment level for clear visibility for our finance team.
• Participates in a rotating schedule covering after hrs Transportation
• Supervise, optimize, and execute specialized business

Qualifications

• TMS/SAP experience preferred.
• Liquid Bulk Experience preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work cohesively with multiple teams and develop solutions by engaging internal and external stakeholders.

Education

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience required; 5-7 years’ experience preferred.
• High School Diploma Required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

Pay Range: $56,000 - $76,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Stepan Company does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.