Transportation Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Please Contact:  To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Sinchan Chakraborty at email address   Sinchan Chakraborty can be reached on # View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

We have Contract role Transportation Planner-Remote for client at Racine WI. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details:
Transportation Planner-Remote-Racine WI
Location                             : Remote | candidates need to be located in the Wisconsin/Illinois area | 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm
Project Duration           : 1 year of a contract
Pay Rate                            : $22/hr on W2

JOB DESCRIPTION-
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
TOP 5 REQUIRED SKILLS:
1. Microsoft Office/365 (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
2. 0-2 years’ experience in a customer service role.
3. Ability to interface with multiple levels of an organization internally and externally
4. Excellent Communication Skills, written and verbal
5. Ability to devote strong attention to detail while multitasking in a fast paced work environment
Would prefer a candidate that has prior experience in transportation, but not required.

TECHNOLOGY  PROFICIENCIES:
Microsoft Office/365

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
*Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain oriented disciplines
*Experience with Retail Link or TMS e2open (ideal)

LOCATION: Remote, but candidates needs to be located in the Wisconsin/Illinois area.
HOURS: 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm

Position Purpose:
Identify, develop, and monitor the transportation requirements for the movement of all raw materials, components, non-finished and finished goods shipments within the U.S., and to and from Canada and Mexico. Maintain high levels of service at a fair market cost. This position requires daily interaction with Supply Chain Managers, Customer Service, Planning, Logistics, and Transportation Companies on a regular basis to proactively assess and manage transportation related activity. This position requires excellent prioritization and organization skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced customer focused environment.

Primary Accountabilities:
• Serve as transportation lead for specific shipping points to meet business needs
• Tender, track and report shipments utilizing TMS
• Monitor carrier performance; manage transportation related issues with customers
• Process and track shipments for expedites, out of territory, trans-ships, and returns
• Obtain rates from carriers for new lanes and setup lane for load tendering

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Sinchan Chakraborty at email address   Sinchan Chakraborty can be reached on # View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

About generis Tek : generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients’ specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our client has most trusted business partner.