Summary This Transportation Planner is responsible for supporting customer service requirements and communicating all service issues to DC management, customer service, and customers. Position also coordinates schedules & deliveries with carriers, develops cost improvement opportunities, ensures compliance with the transportation routing guide, and shipping of all orders in a timely manner. Responsibilities • Effectively organizes orders for efficient and timely shipping. • Provides carriers with information for timely pickup and delivery of orders. • Analyzes orders for potential consolidation in order to reduce transportation cost. • Ensures shipments meet required service levels and at lowest possible freight expense. • Monitors orders to assure that all shipments are shipped within the 48-hour ship cycle. • Effectively fills in for the transportation administrator when needed or other tasks as requested by supervisor. • Accurately sorts and files traffic documents. Knowledge and Skills • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills • Knowledge of transportation and distribution procedures • Basic analytical skills required • Efficient computer skills • Ability to plan and manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail • Strong team player • Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers • Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job Education and Experience • Minimum of two years of warehouse and customer service experience. • High School Diploma or GED required. Physical Requirements • Standing 2-4 hours a day. • Lift 20-49 lbs. • Computer use 6-8 hours a day.