Transportation Planner

Transportation Planner – Fresh Express

The Transportation Planner coordinates the planning and execution of day‑to‑day transportation operations within NA Logistics, ensuring appropriate service and quality levels within the Salad business segments. The role works closely with customer service, carrier partners, accounting, and peers to achieve transportation service excellence.

Varied shifts Monday – Friday with rotating weekends.

• Shipment Planning – Plan, route, and set pick‑up and delivery appointments for all orders within the transportation management system to meet cost and service parameters. Tender shipments in accordance with approved routing guides proved by Fresh Express carrier relations management and communicate with carriers to ensure loads are managed properly and capacity commitments are met.
• Shipment Coordination – Provide execution support as required to achieve or exceed Fresh Express on‑time delivery and Quality/Cold‑Chain performance goals. Ensure customer requirements regarding equipment, pick‑up time, and delivery dates are met or offer suitable alternatives. Pro‑actively work with the customer service group on potential issues.
• Carrier Relationship Management – Maintain a positive and productive relationship with all carriers to ensure an appropriate service level.
• Demonstrate proficiency in working within portions of the transportation management system involving rate maintenance, optimization, routing guides, facility/carrier profiles, and settlement.
• Ensure accuracy of carrier performance data; establish a format to review on‑time performance with the Transportation Manager and carrier operations personnel.

• Associated Degree – Business Management or equivalent work experience.
• At least one year of transportation/logistics experience.
• Understanding of LTL transportation.
• High degree of interpersonal skills.
• Multi‑tasking capabilities.
• Very detail oriented.
• High degree of stress tolerance.
• Knowledge of transportation management.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Driver dispatch experience.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location: Windermere, FL