Transportation Planner

Paper Transport•Town of Ledgeview, WI

15h

About The Position

Join our Operations team! We are looking for a Transportation Planner who is a motivated self-starter and who isn’t afraid of a challenge. You will be empowered to make decisions that directly impact the success of the fleet. You will successfully plan drivers and freight while meeting customer expectations. You will quickly adapt to plan changes and ensure profitability. Our mission is to build a great place to work. We are a transportation company that hauls more than just paper, with over 1100 employees across 25 states. Our office staff supports the driver operation by living our two core values: A Personal Commitment to Safety and What Drives You. What Drives You?™ is the determining motivation behind everything we do at Paper Transport. We truly want to understand what motivates our employees. That motivation determines what we need to do as a team to build a supportive work environment that helps each employee succeed. We want to know: What Drives You? Apply today!

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED required
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work in a fast- paced team atmosphere
Proficient in Microsoft products – Outlook, Excel, Word
Ability to navigate through multiple computer systems

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Transportation or Business related fields preferred
2-3 years of transportation experienced preferred
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is a plus

Responsibilities

Exceed customer’s on-time service requirements
Maintain high asset utilization to ensure profitability
Use your negotiation skills to supplement customer freight with brokered loads
Focus on profitability goals including deadhead, rate per mile, and revenue per truck
Manage freight within the required HOS regulations and DOT regulations
Provide drivers with a good work/life balance while maintaining high production levels
Create best practices for an overall high-performing team
Build and maintain strong connection with customer
Be decisive and forward thinking
Navigate with ease through multiple computer systems

Benefits

Excellent company culture with family-like work environment. (We wouldn’t be who we are today without our employees!)
Bonus plan eligibility, up to 8% of your salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account
Short term disability and long term disability
100% company paid life insurance
401k Retirement Savings with company match
Paid Time Off and company paid holidays
Drive Your Wellbeing Program (third party nurse partner available at no cost to you)
Financial Counseling Program
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing training and employee development opportunities
Education Assistance Program for master’s degree