Sr. Transportation Planner

Senior Transportation Planner Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the Transportation Planner and/or Coordinator by solving problems, offering guidance, and providing support
• Assigns carriers to loads and monitors pick up performance
• Assumes responsibility for load planning, optimization, routing and scheduling of all modes
• Responds to customer and Coordinator needs by answering e-mails, phone calls, tracking shipments, and moving shipments
• Participates in weekly/monthly customer meetings with supervisor
• Prepares Q ’s for supervisor and manager
• Provides ADHOC analysis and reporting for customers, supervisor and manager
• Prepares month end close revenue accruals reports for the supervisor
• Traces loads using the TMS and/or internet
• Provides load exception management and reporting
• Utilizes customer or consignee website for routing instructions when required
• Coordinates with carriers to ensure on‑time delivery by tracking trucks for pick‑up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary
• Assists supervisor with month end financial reporting prep and approval
• Researches and re‑submits invoices that are unpaid
• Provides data gathering and presentation preparation for customer Q ’s
• Coordinates with the FAP Group to resolve invoicing discrepancies
• Ensures compliance with SOP’s (planners and coordinators)
• Assists in KPI development and reporting
• Tracks and reports all financial details on actual vs. planned various on cost per shipment
• Records and signs off on all financial decisions which directly impact company’s profit margin
• Recognizes and alerts management on the potential adverse consequences of decisions which will impact the customers financial performance
• Manages the “Financial Daily Health Checks” and reports variances to management
• Works overtime and/or weekends as needed based on customer requirements or departmental priorities to support customer peaks and/or end of month, quarter or year activities
• Travels up to 10%

• Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service or coordinator role
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems
• Experience with optimization tools preferred
• Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Professional email and phone etiquette
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to multitask

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!