Transportation Planner

Schedule, coordinate, and execute transportation of inbound and intra-facility materials and goods through the Supply Chain Execute daily shipments Coordinate with third-party carriers and utilize the private fleet Support manufacturing, distribution and components operations, procurement, and transportation partners Manage truck, rail, and ocean inbound and intra-facility delivery networks Analyze orders and plan shipments using TMS Resolve daily shipment exceptions Evaluate the legality of current and proposed transit infrastructure Assist with bids for transportation projects Recommend acceptance, rejection, or modifications for proposed plans Recommend modifications to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, reduce cost, and implement other improvements Support Logistic Network Modeling and make recommendations based on analysis Draft reports outlining findings and recommendations as needed Support driver and equipment utilization Perform other related duties as assigned Requirements Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), preferably Oracle or another leading TMS such as JDA/Blue Yonder, Oracle OTM, Manhattan, or MercuryGate Experience with tactical supply chain planning processes, including carrier capacity planning, transportation planning, and network planning Experience with transportation management, carrier management, fleet management, and driver management Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics Management, or at least five years of related experience Ability to thrive within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Excellent verbal and written communication Customer First mindset Thorough understanding of FMCSA Compliance Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software Ability to consistently operate a computer and office productivity machinery Ability to communicate via phone, email, and in person Ability to exchange accurate information with others Willingness to travel as needed Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and tactical supply chain planning, with a strong focus on carrier and fleet management. Capable of analyzing logistics operations to recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and compliance with FMCSA standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Tactical Supply Chain Planning Carrier Management FMCSA Compliance Analytical Problem-Solving ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Carrier Capacity Planning Transportation Planning Fleet Management Driver Management Logistic Network Modeling Report Drafting Order Analysis Shipment Execution Environmental Impact Reduction Soft Skills Excellent Verbal Communication Excellent Written Communication Customer First Mindset Team Collaboration Positive Attitude Industry Keywords Supply Chain Logistics Management Transportation Management Intra-Facility Delivery Compliance Standards Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Suite Oracle TMS JDA/Blue Yonder Oracle OTM Manhattan MercuryGate #J-18808-Ljbffr