Traffic Planner

Th e T raffic Planner is responsible fo r d e veloping and m a intaining direct, timely communication w i t h various Ravago d e p artments a n d c arriers as i t r e lates t o Inbound and Outbound Shipments. B y interfacing w ith th e various de p artments a n d carriers, th e T raffic Planner schedules, mon itors, and t rouble shoots issues t o m ake s u r e shipments remain o n schedule.

Performance must reflect an appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.

Th e T raffic Planner i s th e m ain p oint o f contact at Ravago B aytown fo r carriers. The Planner is the liaison between the traffic team and shipping team. Primary responsibilities i n clude:

• C oo rdinate e q u ipment needs based on product availability to m e e t o r de r de a d lines.
• B uilding s u stainable relationships and t rust w ith c arriers th rough o p e n and interactive communication.
• Maintain Schedule a n d m anage container de liveries w i t h carriers.
• Daily tracking and updating of equipment delivery schedule.
• Identify opportunities to adjust and revise the equipment delivery process for increased efficiency.
• Perform reconciliation of the delivery schedule at the close of business daily.
• Communicate carrier issues with the Corporate Transportation teams.
• Provide accurate, valid, and complete information using the right methods and tools to appropriate persons as required.
• Maintain the organization of the loading packets based on order cut-off date and dwell time.
• Coordinate and maintain the delivery of loading packets to the Warehouse Shipping team based on loading priority.
• Monitor order loading status and follow up as necessary.
• Develop the strategy to ensure effective and efficient container flow through the warehouse.
• Empowered to investigate the root cause of container issues and propose solutions to the appropriate leadership team.
• Escalation point for the organization to communicate priorities and issues.
• Must be able to follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Other tasks may be assigned by Management

• Internal: PBS Team, Rail Team, Transportation Teams, Warehouse Shipping, Customer Solutions Team

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: specifically, Outlook, Word, and Excel with the aptitude to quickly learn and understand additional applications
• Willingness to adapt in an evolving environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization and prioritization
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Proven ability to work well within a team and promote strong working relationships meanwhile, maintaining a professional attitude and positive outlook
• Capacity to produce a large quantity of error‑free work in a timely fashion
• Problem‑solving skills
• Organization
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Innate sense of urgency that provides proactive and consistent work
• Excellent multitasking ability
• Proactive, approachable, and accountable
• Work well under pressure
• Flexible / Adaptable
• Able to efficiently work under minimal supervision

• Education:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in similar title and scope of responsibility.
• Systems
  
  Experience:
  • Familiar with various systems, including WMS and the interacting applications
  • Microsoft suite:
    Outlook, Excel - Required (Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint preferred)

• This job primarily operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and mobile communications devices.
• Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
• Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

• This is a largely sedentary role, however a variety of standing, sitting and walking throughout the day is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, listen, read and comprehend information, and type on a consistent and daily basis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office setting.

Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.

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