Transportation Planner

Job Title Plans the distribution of cargo loads and reduces shipping costs by maximizing the capacity of freight vehicles. Shift: Monday-Friday 6AM-2:30PM Responsibilities Daily Load Planning for Domestic JB Hunt Runs Preparing daily Warehouse Schedule Domestic/Canadian UPS Shipments Monitor DC mailbox for transportation deliverables Scheduling extra freight available to our customers Scheduling other DC's OOT shipments Assists shipping clerks with daily tasks/coverage Contact with customers when shipments arrive late or need to be rescheduled Sending customer notifications either by manifests/phone calls/confirming correct appt through automatic emails Process outbound stock order transfer (STO) shipments Manage throughput reporting for DC Monitor inbound container notifications from carriers Run minimum weight block and road block report daily Monitor daily transportation reports from corporate partners Oversees yard management logs Process LTL, UPS, XPAS, Branding orders daily Process per diem report daily Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree. At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. What We Offer A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. Corporate Social Responsibility activities. A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. A diverse and inclusive team. Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Employment Eligibility If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.