Transportation Planner
Richardson, TX - USA
Job Summary
Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy HVAC and refrigeration success Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox we win as a team aiming for excellence and delivering innovative sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team members contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come stay and grow with us.
Under general supervision responsible for ensuring products reach their destinations safely securely and on time. Manages regional transportation activities and executes carrier selection freight optimization compliance initiatives and cost reduction programs within an assigned region.
Responsibilities
- Execute carrier and mode selection for Lennox shipments.
- Manage loss and damage claims.
- Coordinate Lennox private fleet routing activities.
- Manage regional freight compliance for all shipping locations within assigned region.
- Ensure transportation services meet required quality and service standards.
- Develop and implement processes that improve transportation efficiency and organization.
- Execute annual transportation cost reduction projects aligned with corporate objectives.
- Deliver regional freight savings initiatives with annual targets exceeding $100000.
- Analyze transportation performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with distribution centers carriers procurement and operations teams.
- Support transportation audits and compliance reviews.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant transportation or logistics experience.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Quality management and process improvement capabilities.
- Knowledge of TMS SAP and Excel.
- Transportation planning and analytical skills.
- Understanding of LTL Truckload and Intermodal transportation modes.
Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $59000 - $77700 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Companys applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.
*Please note depending on experience the salary may vary:
Transportation Planner I - $50000 - $62000
Transportation Planner II - $59000 - $77700
Transportation Planner III - $73000 - $95550
Requires an associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least 2 years relevant experience.
Attention to detail. Strong time management and organization skills. Communication skills and ability to work well with other cross functional teams. Quality management skills. Knowledge of TMS SAP Excel systems. Planning skills. Understanding various transportation modes: LTL Truck Load Intermodal.
Benefits:Subject to applicable eligibility requirements the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical dental and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.
Depending on date of hire and subject to applicable eligibility requirements new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off 2 paid well-being days 1 paid volunteer day 12 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year.
Our Culture: At Lennox our Core Values of Integrity Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team members contributions. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to recruit develop and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox youll take pride in our brands knowing you are part of something special. Come stay and grow with us!
Disclaimers:The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.
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