Transportation Planner

Yokohama Tire • Groveport, OH

10d

About The Position

The Transportation Planner supports customer service requirements and communicates service issues to distribution center management, customer service, and customers. The position coordinates schedules and deliveries with carriers, develops cost improvement opportunities, ensures compliance with the transportation routing guide, and supports timely shipment of all orders.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of transportation and distribution procedures.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Efficient computer skills.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
• At least two years of warehouse and customer service experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to stand 2–4 hours a day, lift 20–49 lbs, and use a computer 6–8 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Organize orders for efficient and timely shipping.
• Provide carriers with information needed for timely pickup and delivery of orders.
• Analyze orders for potential consolidation to reduce transportation costs.
• Ensure shipments meet required service levels at the lowest possible freight expense.
• Monitor orders to ensure shipments are shipped within the 48-hour ship cycle.
• Fill in for the transportation administrator when needed and perform other tasks as requested by the supervisor.
• Sort and file traffic documents accurately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED