TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Summary of Position (Job Purpose) - Major purpose and functions of the position
• Provide operational support to all areas of the Supply Chain, specifically inbound planning
• Provide customer service support by collaborating with carriers, the DC’s, vendors and transportation to ensure optimal service levels at the lowest possible cost to serve

Principal Duties and Responsibilities -
The primary tasks the associate will perform during his/her work schedule

• Complete daily transportation routing processes to ensure the highest service levels at the lowest possible landed cost
• Monitor, track and trace carrier pick-ups and deliveries from vendors daily, communicating service challenges and updating systems as appropriate
• Execute reports to support daily operational tasks
• Facilitate effective communication between the vendors, merchants, the DC’s and transportation to report logistics cost, service standards, and transport plan
• Provide customer service support to the entire company to meet each department’s inbound delivery and service requirements
• Complete other analysis, reporting, projects and duties as required

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent four years work experience in logistics operations
• Extensive proficiency in MS software applications, specifically MS Excel
• Demonstrated understanding of basic principles of Logistics and Distribution
• Ability to work effectively both independently or as a team
• Ability to successfully apply mathematical concepts to operational challenges
• Ability to solve complex problems to resolution
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to meet aggressive project deadlines
• Must be capable of using operational support software to complete daily tasks

Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required
• Previous experience in transportation or supply chain
This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed.