Transportation Planner

KI is seeking a Transportation Planner to join our Transportation team based out of our Corporate Headquarters in Green Bay, WI. The Transportation Planner will use their transportation knowledge and understanding of customer delivery preferences to create an optimal delivery plan for the Project Coordinator to present to the installer or end customer. After the delivery plan is approved, you will be responsible for executing the plan by setting up shuttles in BPCS, updating delivery schedules, and preparing orders to be built into shipments. The Transportation Planner will also manage load creation and tendering from the BluJay TMS and work with carriers and shipping dock personnel on the shipping execution process. You will also work with the Project Coordinator to provide solutions for our customer's special delivery requests, manage delivery exceptions, and process freight payment. In this role you will routinely will need to make decisions that balances cost and quality objectives for KI and work with KI's carriers and shipping docks to continuously improve the shipping and delivery process. In this role you will also: * Create shipments in our BluJay TMS and assign mode based on shipment weight and volume * Manage carrier selection that supports cost and on time delivery objectives * Track shipments for on time delivery and manage exceptions as needed * Provide freight quotes for special projects * Pay and audit freight invoices * Identify opportunities to improve the process What You Need to Succeed: * Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent related work experience * 2+ years of experience in Transportation related field * Strong analytical, organizational, communication and computer skills * Ability to use MS Excel to update reports and perform basic calculations * Self-motivated and able to make decisions independently * Ability to negotiate with carriers to resolve problems * Ability to think logically and understand the cost impact of decision making What KI Offers You: * Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee, you will have stock ownership in the company. * Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your well-being. * A 401(k) Plan with Company Match: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions. * Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays: Time off to recharge and spend with loved ones. * Wellness Resources: A fitness reimbursement program. * Employee Product Discounts: Special pricing on company products. * Educational Reimbursement Program: Support for degree programs and certifications.

Created: 2024-10-22