7000-900 Transportation Planner I Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Transportation Planner I position at Woodgrain in Lawrenceville, GA offers a salary range of 50K-55K with Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm hours. Responsibilities include coordinating transportation activities, utilizing SAP Transportation Management, and providing customer service support. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of transportation planning experience, and strong computer skills. Woodgrain offers medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, tuition assistance, and more.
Job Description
7000-900 Transportation Planner
I 3.1 3.1
out of 5 stars Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Compensation:
50K-55
K Work Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Base Location:
Lawrenceville, GA
WOODGRAIN
Transportation is a Millwork company, in fact, we’re one of the largest millwork companies in the United States! Proudly, we’re the largest producers of wood doors in the world! Currently, we have multiple warehouses across the US and are committed to delivering quality molding and millwork products to our customers on time, every time. T The Transportation Planner I is responsible for learning and performing the daily transportation activities across multiple Woodgrain facilities in support of the Transportation Planners. This position will perform specific tasks dedicated to the use of the corporate SAP Transportation Management system for outbound and inbound carrier selection based on cost, service and level of commitment. Other activities include shipment expediting, reroutes, returns, track and trace. The Transportation Planner I will coordinate and provide customer service support to plant Shipping and Production personnel, Account Managers, Finance, Sales, and Customers related to transportation and logistics services provided by
Woodgrain Responsibilities :
Train on the effective and efficient use of SAP and SAP TM. Plan all outbound customer delivery orders and tender freight to external carriers. Where applicable, schedule delivery orders for private fleet – maximizing trailer cube and minimizing miles driven while also reducing empty miles. Utilize the SAP Transportation Management (TM) system to plan, schedule, and route supplier pickups as backhaul returns. Coordinate backhauls with other Planners. Monitor service level performance and meet internal reporting requirements. Review transportation metrics to suggest and implement steps to achieve improvements. Maintenance and input of all transportation data in SAP TM; including freight rates, and carrier assignment and prioritization. Cross train with other functions within the transportation department. Collaboration and communication with Sales and plant Shipping and Production personnel to ensure transportation service levels and costs are optimized and customer delivery requirements are met. Displays High Integrity and Honesty (character); Collaboration and Teamwork; Solves Problems and Analyzes Issues; Technical/Professional Expertise;
Takes Initiative Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent, relevant experience) Minimum 2 Years extensive experience in Transportation Planning Operations Individual should have strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs and have moderate understanding of ERP and TMS applications, preferably SAP. Highly analytical with the ability to understand and resolve complex operational issues involving numerous ever-changing variables and constraints. Creativity to identify new methods and processes, determine impact, and develop implementation plan. Good listening, organizational, and time management skills. Should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks and also the ability to work independently. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate with personnel in other business departments and functions. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Individual should have the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and also have data analysis and reporting experience. Ability to prepare and format reports. PERKS We have the full package of medical, dental, vision and supplementary insurance programs. We have holiday 9 days, great PTO package. We have a 401K. We have tuition assistance. We have a quarterly performance-based incentive program. We have annual performance-based merits.
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WOODGRAIN
is an EEO employer. We maintain a tobacco and drug-free work environment.