Transportation Management Logistics Planner

Transportation Management Logistics Planner CAMDEN, New Jersey Transportation Management 28115 Job Description Overview The Transportation Management Planner ensures customer transportation needsare executed at a high level, process and best practices are taught to new andexisting Coordinators. Responsible to provide excellent customer service to theNFI customer base. This position reports to Transportation Management AccountManager and/or an Operations Director. Responsibilities Manages and executes daily shipment activity for customers. Follows and reinforces client rules, parameters, and standard operating procedures Establishes and refines standard operating procedures Responds timely to client requests and inquiries Builds customer relationships with supply chain, warehouse, coordinator, and customer service contacts on their respective account(s) Resolves client issues quickly and efficiently Manages shipment routing guides Communicates with managed and incumbent carriers and tenders shipments based on customer route guide Collaborate with NFI brokerage account management and carrier sales Schedule appointments and executes shipment tracking procedures Executes intermediate shipment optimization activities Generates reports at the request of our customers or NFI Account Manager Manages shipment exception process Facilitates claims filing on behalf of customer Uses various transportation software platforms to facilitate shipment execution Assists with freight bill audit & payment processes through customer, carrier, and internal inquiries Provides support on miscellaneous projects as needed Qualifications HS Diploma BA or BS Degree preferred, but not required 2 - 3 years' experience in customer service Supply chain software experience preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up skills Professional aptitude, presentation and demeanor Ability to meet/exceed time-sensitive deadlines Ability to multitask and problem solve Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Basic computer experience (E-mail, Internet) Experience with Microsoft Excel a plus We are excited to share the base hourly rate for this position is $28.57/HOUR. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay. Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program , which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options. 28.57 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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