Associate Transportation Planner

Smithfield Foods • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

The Supply Chain team is looking for a detail-oriented Associate Transportation Planner to help optimize our transportation and distribution network. In this role, you’ll analyze supply chain processes to reduce freight costs, improve material efficiency, and ensure on-time delivery of our products to customers and consumers. You’ll leverage your knowledge of U.S. geography, transportation costing, and Hours-of-Service regulations to support strategic planning and execution. If you’re motivated by problem-solving and passionate about keeping shelves stocked and supply chains moving, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified.
• Understanding of transportation industry, rate structures, and current trends.
• Experience in the transportation industry, rate structures, and current trends.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the food/meat industry preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus.
• Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented with a focus on creating a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Review daily orders for accuracy and proper routing.
• Build efficient truckloads for geographic areas (single and multi-stop), balancing cost and service.
• Tender loads to awarded contract carriers for both customer and inter-company shipments.
• Identify and onboard new carriers to add value and improve transportation options.
• Maximize truck utilization by seeking additional orders to optimize weight.
• Collaborate with product schedulers to ensure accurate inter-company moves.
• Support cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives to maintain a competitive edge in refrigerated transportation.
• Schedule delivery appointments with customers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.

Benefits

• Relocation Package Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level