RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze complex distribution plans to support load planning operations for all truckload and LTL orders, identify opportunities to consolidate orders into multi-stop truckloads; Routing shipments to accommodate delivery requirements of each individual customer load.
- Consistently identifies optimal freight solutions to achieve desired results through operational efficiency, in driving transportation metrics such as payload utilization, late deliveries impact, on-time performance and saving initiatives.
- Mentor/train new load planners.
- Provide coverage for absence of other members of the Transportation planning team.
- Assist Transportation managers in analyzing data to identify and implement cost effective solutions.
- Analyze historical data trends to guide in future operational efficiencies.
- Generate and analyze daily/weekly/period reports as required from TMS/ERP.
- Provide best in class quality transportation services for both internal and external customers while, working closely with customer service representatives, plant, and DC personnel & carriers to resolve service issues
- Transportation plan for pickup of purchased products and interplant movements to Saputo Distribution Centers.
- Proactively find ways to prevent service issues and/or continuously improve carrier performance.
- Develop strong working relationships with largest carriers and resolves any carrier issues including rerouting loads, in transit related issues, support overage, shortage, damage (OS&D), etc.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field or equivalent job experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the transportation field
- Transportation operations experience required.
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience is preferred.
- Strong communication, planning, analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience participating on cross-functional teams.
- Ability to develop relationships with all levels of management.
Salary range: $73,815- 92,270
Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills and training.
Hybrid office: 4 days in office, 1 day remote
