Transportation Planner

Old World Industries • Northbrook, IL

1d • $52,000 - $62,000

About The Position

Continuously monitor transportation activities to successfully achieve desired service level and company goals, while reducing. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain or equivalent qualified experience.
• A minimum of 2 years Transportation experience focusing on carrier sourcing or operations
• Proficient in MS-Office and SAP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve and identify trends
• High degree of integrity
• Knowledge of transportation laws, freight tariffs, and distribution methods
• Self-motivated. Works well under pressure and a sense of urgency
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience preferred: Automotive, Retail, Carrier, or 3PL.
• Experience in LTL, TL, and Intermodal carriers desired
• Hazardous materials certification desired

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time and accurate transportation planning for all outbound and inbound package movements
• Develop and sustain carrier relationships
• Provide daily management of transportation operations
• Evaluate and implement continuous improvement on freight service and freight cost
• Develop operational metrics and report on freight costs
• Become the key point of contact for SAP-TM responsibilities
• Coordinate with production planning, sales, customer service and terminals to achieve on-time service results
• Review new carriers and rate competitiveness

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Voluntary life insurance
• Legal benefits
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee-focused medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefit rewards
• Paid time off supporting a healthy work life balance
• Above market company-matching 401(k) plan with company-paid financial planning advisors
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance with optional voluntary life and AD&D benefits
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
• Employer-funded health savings accounts
• Company-paid long-term care coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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