Pay Range- $20.00- $35.00/hr.
Qualifications:
The Transportation Planner is a pivotal role within the Supply Chain.
Planners will be responsible for running their own business with a specified carrier portfolio, managing day to day operations and driving continuous improvement activities.
This includes all service-
related metrics and financial related activities. COVID pandemic placed a revolutionary spotlight on the transportation and logistics
industry.
The level of importance in this area is now unprecedented!
Supply Chain Degree strongly preferred
• Previous internship/CO-OP experience
• Minimum 3.5 GPA strongly preferred
• Campus/Organization leadership experience desired
• Experience with the following tools (excel, Power BI, OTM, SAP, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong communication skills
Position is hybrid so the candidate must be local
Responsibilities:
Day to Day
• Manage Transportation Management System (TMS) and resolve technical issues with internal and external parties
• Ensure that carriers are adhering to contractual commitments
• Lead resolution on operational/tactical scheduling, pick-up and delivery issues
• Serve as the cross-functional leader for carrier and client shipping point engagement
Supplier Relationship Management
• Manage scorecard meetings with carriers and communicate performance
• Hold carriers accountable through action planning process ensure that pick-up and delivery metrics are meeting standards
Continuous Improvement
• Enhance Tools and reporting
• Create new standard operating procedures where appropriate
• Collaborate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure right carrier mix to maximize service