Transportation Planner

Clayton Homes • Maryville, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Planner will schedule, coordinate, and execute the transportation of inbound and intra-facility materials and goods through the Supply Chain. This role will be responsible for executing daily shipments, coordination with 3rd party carriers, and private fleet utilization. The Transportation Planner supports the Home Building Group manufacturing, distribution and components Operations, Procurement, and transportation partners to manage Clayton’s truck, rail, and ocean inbound and intra-facility delivery network.

Requirements

• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), preferably Oracle or another leading TMS (JDA/Blue Yonder, Oracle OTM, Manhattan, MercuryGate, etc.) is required.
• Experience with tactical supply chain planning processes such as carrier capacity planning, transportation planning, and network planning
• Experience with transportation management, carrier management, fleet management, and driver management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics Management or at least five years of related experience required.
• Ability to thrive within a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Customer First mindset
• Thorough understanding of FMCSA Compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes orders and plans shipments using TMS.
• Resolves daily shipment exceptions.
• Evaluates the legality of current and proposed transit infrastructure.
• Assists with bids for transportation projects.
• Recommend acceptance, rejection, or modifications for proposed plans.
• Recommends modifications to current plans to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, reduce cost, and implement other improvements.
• Supports Logistic Network Modeling and makes recommendations based on analysis.
• As needed, drafts reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Indirectly responsible for driver and equipment utilization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package
• Competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program
• Holistic wellness programs (physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational) available online or in-person

What This Job Offers

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