Transportation Planner
Contract
Remote (Wisconsin/Illinois)
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
TOP 5 REQUIRED SKILLS
Microsoft Office/365 (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
0-2 years’ experience in a customer service role.
Ability to interface with multiple levels of an organization internally and externally
Excellent Communication Skills, written and verbal
Ability to devote strong attention to detail while multitasking in a fast paced work environment
Would prefer a candidate that has prior experience in transportation, but not required.
TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Office/365
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
*Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain oriented disciplines
*Experience with Retail Link or TMS e2open (ideal)
LOCATION: Remote, but candidates needs to be located in the Wisconsin/Illinois area.
HOURS: 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm
Position Purpose
Identify, develop, and monitor the transportation requirements for the movement of all raw materials, components, non-finished and finished goods shipments within the U.S., and to and from Canada and Mexico. Maintain high levels of service at a fair market cost. This position requires daily interaction with Supply Chain Managers, Customer Service, Planning, Logistics, and Transportation Companies on a regular basis to proactively assess and manage transportation related activity.
This position requires excellent prioritization and organization skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced customer focused environment.
Primary Accountabilities
Serve as transportation lead for specific shipping points to meet business needs
Tender, track and report shipments utilizing TMS
Monitor carrier performance; manage transportation related issues with customers
Process and track shipments for expedites, out of territory, trans-ships, and returns
Obtain rates from carriers for new lanes and setup lane for load tendering