Senior Associate-Transportation Planner

Welcome to the relentless pursuit of better.

Inviting applications for the role of Senior Associate-Transportation Planner!

The Transportation Planner manages a key role in the execution of transportation plans and services. They are responsible for the transportation request and delivery to the customer, including mode and carrier selection, load optimization, shipment tendering, routing guide compliance, and shipment plan/carrier service execution, and track & trace functions.

Responsibilities

. Work with the Client (cross-functional supply chain representatives) regularly via participation in optimization of daily order and shipment planning, continuous improvement opportunities, and daily/weekly reviews.

. Ensure orders and shipments are optimized via the TMS and other client provided peripheral tools. Orders and shipments are to be planned and covered for timely and in-full service to the end customer.

. Facilitate communications/coordination between internal customer groups and external carrier contacts to ensure attainment of service level objectives. Focus efforts on timely pick-up/delivery and overall partner happiness (CSAT).

. Monitor data flows between ERP system, TMS, and WMS systems to ensure synchronization for successful transportation execution.

. Identify Gaps in transportation capacity and initiate accurate measures with the Transportation Capacity Planning team.

. Lead aspects of application of carrier performance management programs and techniques providing reporting, documentation, and recommendations to drive improvement.

. Support continuous improvement initiatives and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications

. Experience in the logistics planning industry

. Demonstrates problem solving skills and working under tight timelines multi-tasking abilities and exception-based management capability