Transportation Planner, Capacity

Pactiv Evergreen•Lake Forest, IL

4d•$54,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Capacity Transportation Planner is a key part of Novolex’s supply chain organization. In this role you will manage the transportation planning process of one or multiple shipping locations in our network. This will require an individual who is a self-starter, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a “business owner” mentality. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of our Transportation Center of Excellence! Come join a dynamic team and set the bar for excellence!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of logistics/customer service experience
Knowledge of the transportation industry
Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work comfortably in a collaborative team environment
A “can do” attitude and the drive to back it up

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in Logistics or Business
Knowledge of SAP
Experience with Transportation Management System applications (BlueYonder/JDA preferred)
Experience with transportation visibility and dock appointment software (FourKites preferred)
Previous experience with Tableau

Responsibilities

Plan loads in a timely manner while also ensuring optimal cost and service.
Set planning in line with warehouse and plant capacity.
Monitor TMS results regarding optimization, carrier tender acceptance delays, and resolve issues.
Monitor delays in carriers providing delivery appointments and dock date appointments.
Manage routing guide compliance and decide when to force load to dynamic pricing options.
Build and maintain carrier relationships to support the business.
Hold carriers accountable for service and capacity commitments.
Partner and collaborate with other functional areas as needed (Customer Service, Operations, Supply Chain Planning, etc…)
Manage HOT loads with short lead time requests.
Help plan inbound domestic loads.
Identify new lanes that have no carriers assigned.
Work with Carrier Management team on lanes that have consistent routing guide failures.
Collaborate with carriers on their network capabilities with a large focus on executing Novolex lanes.
Cross-train and provide coverage for Transportation Planners on Services and CPU teams.
Be part of a fun and dynamic team that likes to win!