Transportation Planner

Transportation Planner

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 with strong 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.