Transportation Planner

Trane Technologies•Davidson, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies , and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King , sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, or other related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
Experience with transportation management systems preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, vendors, and colleagues
Attention to detail, problem-solving aptitude, and the ability to manage high-volume transactions in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Build, optimize, and tender daily shipment plans using the Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) system for assigned manufacturing and distribution center facilities.
Assign truckload shipments to designated carriers based on routing guides, cost parameters, and service requirements.
Partner with site leaders and carrier operations to align daily shipment plans with available capacity, proactively communicate shipping updates and delays with internal and external stakeholders.
Maximize trailer utilization by enforcing strict truckload consolidation and routing standards using available to plan inventory.
Coordinate directly with customers to schedule deliveries and resolve real-time over the road exceptions dynamically.
Act as the primary escalation point for carriers, customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve loading or delivery bottlenecks, operational escalations, and inventory inquiries.
Continuously look for process improvement opportunities, using available resources and analytical skills to analyze data to develop and implement productivity initiatives.
Consistently monitor logistics key performance indicators (KPIs) to pinpoint network inefficiencies and support cross-functional projects aimed at driving system enhancements and operational improvements.
Support other transportation planners as needed.
Other duties as assigned.