Transportation Planner

Position Purpose

Continuously monitor transportation activities to successfully achieve desired service level and company goals, while reducing. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

• Ensure on-time and accurate transportation planning for all outbound and inbound package movements
• Develop and sustain carrier relationships
• Provide daily management of transportation operations
• Evaluate and implement continuous improvement on freight service and freight cost
• Develop operational metrics and report on freight costs
  
  Become the key point of contact for SAP-TM responsibilities
• Coordinate with production planning, sales, customer service and terminals to achieve on-time service results
• Review new carriers and rate competitiveness

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain or equivalent qualified experience.
• A minimum of 2 years Transportation experience focusing on carrier sourcing or operations
• Industry experience preferred:
  Automotive, Retail, Carrier, or 3PL.
• Experience in LTL, TL, and Intermodal carriers desired
• Proficient in MS-Office and SAP
• Hazardous materials certification desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve and identify trends
• High degree of integrity
• Knowledge of transportation laws, freight tariffs, and distribution methods
• Self-motivated. Works well under pressure and a sense of urgency
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Above market company-matching 401(k) plan with company-paid financial planning advisors
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, with optional voluntary life and AD&D benefits
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid long-term care coverage
• Flexible spending and employer-funded health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays, supporting a healthy work life balance
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance