Transportation Planner

Job Title: Transportation Planner
Location: Montgomery, IL

Are you looking to kickstart your career? Maybe you are rejoining the workforce or seeking a career change? Carl Buddig & Company is actively hiring and looking for motivated people who want to join our dedicated team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.#Buddig #HiringNow #JoinOurTeam

WHY BUDDIG? WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay and Benefitsamong the best in the industry!
• Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off & Vacation Time
• 401K, Training & Development
• Opportunities for career growth with a variety ofcareer paths.
• Education Reimbursement (Salaried and Hourly), We Invest in You!
• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus Program

OUR COMPANY:

Carl Buddig & Company is the parent company of great-tasting Buddig lunchmeat, Old Wisconsin hardwood-smoked sausage brand snack products and pre-cooked ribs and barbecue entrees under the Kingsford brand. Family owned and operated since 1943, we have been feeding family traditions for over 75 years with the very best in taste, variety, and convenience.

For Carl Buddig & Company, family is at the heart of everything we do, and our idea of family also extends to the two thousand-plus people we employ. We all share a commitment to upholding the quality of the Buddig products you know and love. A great job-and a great future-awaits you!#BuddigProud #BuddigCareers

JOB SUMMARY:

The Transportation Planner will assist the Transportation Manager in the management, planning and coordinating of day-to-day transportation needs and special projects leading to cost effective customer service.

• Point person for TMS integration.
• Build & maintain relationships with carriers to facilitate high level of on-time deliveries.
• Assist Transportation Manager in building trucks & carrier selection.
• Manage carriers & processes to minimize loss/damage freight claims & late fees.
• Schedule deliveries to meet customer requirements using web-based scheduling systems.
• Work closely with customer service to resolve any issues/requests.
• Provide carriers with load information.
• Assist & respond to carrier questions.
• Maintain accurate database using AS400.
• Assist in tracking shipments.
• Work on special projects related to transportation and spend management.
• Compile information for various tracking and reporting.
• Develop and maintain SOP'S needed for the Transportation Planner role.
• Create and maintain key job aides needed for role coverage.
• Implement process improvements as needed within the transportation department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Ability to legally work in the United States is required.
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Transportation Analyst, Transportation Coordinator or equivalent role required.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) preferred.

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