Transport Planner

Job description

Auto req ID: 213093BR

Job Description

·  Ensure daily Transportation plans created can be successfully executed by field sites providing the service and productivity levels needed. Resolve optimization issues driven by order changes and ship date delays. Work closely with field personnel to determine resolution
·  Work with the Technical Development teams to improve solution or technology solution quality
·  Work with the field to resolve daily execution issues that arise. Support the field by insuring emergency shipments are managed in a timely manner and meet service expectations (out of regular business hours)
·  Manage the order feed processes to the Transportation Management System including those generated by various Order Management Systems and those manually entered
·  Collaborate with peers (Transport planners & Transport execution specialists) to balance daily workloads and support the business.
·  Collaborate with Transport execution team to solve issues / lack of transport capacity constrains
·  Monitor system generated exception/error reports and take action as necessary to correct issues
·  Work with Warehousing/Manufacturing to develop priorization rules for loads to minimize delays on loads & improve loading process
·  Allocate accessorial costs in tools to ensure correct costing and simplify matching & reporting processes
·  Produce/review various performance reports to drive results.
·  Support tender process negotiations to minimize transport costs and maximize service levels

Qualifications/Requirements

·  English medium
·  Understanding of transportation optimization technology
·  3-5 years of transportation experience
·  Understanding of Carrier operations
·  Good computer skills (Excel, Word), PowerPoint & Access are a bonus
·  Understanding of Ordering systems
·  Experience in consumer package goods industry
·  Analytical skills, very good verbal and written communications skills
Relocation Eligible: Not Applicable
Job Type: Regular