Transportation Planner

Transportation Planner

Overall Job Summary

The Transportation Planner is responsible for the coordination of activities related to moving product with TSCs domestic network. Including Stores, Vendor locations, DCs, Mixing Centers, and Pop Ups. This role serves as the central hub of information for inbound and/or outbound shipments. The Transportation Planner is also responsible for mitigating issues that will impact on-time service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

Utilize Transportation Management System (TMS) to plan, optimize and tender freight

Resolve recalled/rejected tenders

Identify issues that impact achievement of on-time pickup/delivery; develop and execute resolution or escalate where necessary

Ensure use of contracted carriers where applicable

Negotiate spot rates with carrier partners where necessary to cover volume over committed capacity

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and share information related to shipments. Includes tracking and tracing of shipment to meet agreed upon service metrics

Work with cross-functional teams to drive delivery of logistics improvement initiatives within assigned market/geographical region

Provide back up support to team members when necessary

Create outbound load guides and store direct delivery optimizations in a 7-day environment requiring some weekend coverage

Required Qualifications

Experience: 2-3 year’s relevant experience in transportation/logistics industry.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, logistics, or transportation is preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult situations

Proven ability to effectively collaborate with multiple business partners (internal and external)

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Experience with Transportation Management Systems, preferably Manhattan

PC literacy to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and co-workers

Ability to combine transportation operations knowledge and analytical problem solving to provide insights that drive both operational and strategic benefits

Working Conditions

Hybrid / Flexible working conditions

Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

Sitting

Standing (not walking)

Walking

Lifting up to 10 pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

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