Transportation Planner

Responsibilities:

Shipment optimization assigning the best cost carrier for the service requested based on routing and financial parameters

Correctly troubleshoot investigate resolve and/or escalate issues with suggested resolution

Schedule coordinate and monitor carriers (Private Fleet Dedicated Fleet and Common Carriers) to ensure daily transportation operations run safely efficiently and on time

Assist in the development planning and modification of daily schedules as appropriate; make notifications to customer service and the operations manager as to the status of shipments

Proactively communicate with customers MPS employees (CS Operations Sourcing) and the management team to ensure necessary requirements are met

Accurately enter data into the transportation management system; maintain and generate required reports

Monitor and ensure proper coding application in a timely matter; escalate as needed

Maintain statement of work audit schedule and distribute updates to all team members

Point of contact for shipment status requests from stakeholders (Emptiers CS Facilities Sourcing)

Coordinate special transportation needs when requested

Track and trace activities to ensure optimal service

Build and maintain carrier relationships to support MPS business

Hold carriers accountable for cost service and capacity commitments

Process Improvement Identify opportunities and make suggestions to improve efficiencies within the transportation

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in business administration transportation supply chain or related field is preferred

Proven track record in transportation logistics with at least 2 years of related experience

Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Experience with Windows applications and Microsoft Office

Good organizational skills with attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presenting clean organized and thorough information and data for the intended audience

Ability to manage a high-volume workload

Strong engagement and partnership skills with the ability to both understand and deliver established results