Transportation Planner

Summary This Transportation Planner is responsible for supporting customer service requirements and communicating all service issues to DC management, customer service, and customers. Position also coordinates schedules & deliveries with carriers, develops cost improvement opportunities, ensures compliance with the transportation routing guide, and shipping of all orders in a timely manner. Responsibilities * Effectively organizes orders for efficient and timely shipping. * Provides carriers with information for timely pick up and delivery of orders. * Analyzes orders for potential consolidation in order to reduce transportation cost. * Ensures shipments meet required service levels and at lowest possible freight expense. * Monitors orders to assure that all shipments are shipped within the 48 hour ship cycle. * Effectively fills in for the transpotation administrator when needed or other tasks as requested by supervisor. * Accurately sorts and files traffic documents. Knowledge and Skills * Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. * Knowledge of transportation and distribution procedures. * Basic analytical skills required. * Efficient computer skills. * Ability to plan and manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail. * Strong team player. * Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers. * Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job. Education and Experience * Minimum of two years of warehouse and customer service experience * High School Diploma or GED required Physical Requirements * Standing 2-4 hours a day. * Lift 20-49 lbs. * Computer use 6-8 hours a day.

Created: 2025-02-08