Associate Transportation Planner

Smithfield Foods • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity The Supply Chain team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. These personnel can analyze production metrics against market needs in Supply & Demand Planning, focus on product transportation through Logistics, or ensure the shelves of your local grocery store are stocked by Direct Store Delivery. The Associate Transportation Planner is responsible for analyzing the supply chain, transportation and distribution network and supporting our processes to reduce freight costs, create material efficiencies and improve on-time delivery. This position requires knowledge of U.S. geography and ability to quickly learn and deploy knowledge of transportation costing and the Hours-of-Service Rules, as it relates to the legal driving time of drivers. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates Degree, preferably transportation or logistics; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Knowledge of the transportation industry, transportation rate structures and current trends.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, copiers, fax, calculator etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP, desirable.
• Experience in food, especially meats, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily orders for accuracy and proper routing.
• With Transportation leaders and peers, the Associate Transportation Analyst sets and builds efficient truck loads to geographic areas, including single and multi-stop loads.
• Focuses on cost and service when routing loads.
• Tenders loads to awarded contract carriers, including all customer and inter-company loads.
• Searches for new carriers that can bring value to Smithfield Foods.
• Seeks additional orders to maximize truck weights.
• Collaborates with product schedulers to ensure inter-company moves are processed accurately.
• Supports Transportation processes to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and maintain market edge on refrigerated transportation.
• Schedules delivery appointments with customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees