Transportation Planner
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients Who is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service quality value and selection. We are looking for an individual to provide specialized Information Technology support for our strategic business partners within the client Corporate Center.
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients Who is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service quality value and selection. We are looking for an individual to provide specialized Information Technology support for our strategic business partners within the client Corporate Center.
Job Title: Transportation Planner
Work Location: Seattle WA 98101
Duration: 3 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work type: Onsite
Work Location: Seattle WA 98101
Duration: 3 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work type: Onsite
Summary:
The ideal candidate can competently use Microsoft Tools such as Outlook Excel and Word. This person is also comfortable with using (or learning to use) transportation management system (TMS) software to execute shipments manage exceptions communicate with stakeholders and pull meaning from data. We want someone who is motivated results oriented committed to providing outstanding customer service and is interested in learning more about the movement of goods in a retail environment. This position is primarily responsible for booking freight (truckload intermodal less than truckload) from our US based suppliers into clients distribution and fulfillment centers (DCs and FCs) and ensuring this freight delivers on time and in full.
A day in the life
- Plan and execute booking of inbound shipments in the TMS
- Monitor freight movement to ensure deliveries are on time and in full
- Partner with stakeholders within the supplier community carrier network distribution centers and merchandising to maintain flow of goods
- Work closely with other members of the Domestic First Mile Transportation team to maximize operational efficiencies and cost savings
Skills:
- Excellent Communication Skills (i.e. written verbal)
- Comfortable in a fast pace collaborative work environment
- PC knowledge including Microsoft Office applications
- 1 year of transportation experience OR Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain related field
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce Diversity.
