Transportation Capacity Planner
Company: Foster Farms
Location: Livingston
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Pay Range: $28.30 - $35.35Shift: DayPURPOSE OF POSITION:This
position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning
and freight movement using our TMS platform. Candidate must be
self-motivated, have strong analytical and computer skills, strong
attention to detail and be enthusiastic to work in a
customer-centric environment.DECISION MAKING
RESPONSIBILITIES:Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments
into loads, make loading and unloading appointments, tender freight
to third-party carriers and internal fleet.Update Transportation
Management System with current shipment information.Provide
detailed instruction to associates from other shifts by phone and
e-mailProvide visibility to management and the customer by
tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and
troubleshooting operational issues or functions.Handle rate
negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basisIdentify cost
savings opportunitiesCoordinates with carriers to ensure on-time
delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of
arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessaryProvides
load exception investigation and reportingWeighs alternative
financial decisions before taking actionOther projects and tasks as
assigned by supervisorREQUIREMENTSAbility to provide effective
planning to maximize service and financial performanceKnowledge of
national and regional geography and roadwaysKnowledge of DOT
regulations including hours of services rules with ability to
incorporate rules into daily shipment planningAbility to
communicate with internal and external customers and business
partners in a professional and respectful mannerProvide detailed
instruction to various personnel via email, phone and logistics
business network.Ability to develop relations with fleet managers,
management and internal / external business partnersAbility to
handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneouslyProficiency with
Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and transportation management systems a
plusAbility to read, write and speak English fluently.Must be able
to sybmit and pass a background check.PREFERRED
REQUIREMENTS:Experience with SAPExperience with Transportation
Management SoftwareStrong customer focusStrong organizational
skillsAbility to develop and maintain professional working
relationships with customers as well as carriers and TEAM
membersProficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and
Outlook emailPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to sit for long periods
of time--Consistent and reliable attendanceAbility to work in fast
paced, high pressure situations--
Keywords: Foster Farms, Turlock , Transportation Capacity Planner, Professions , Livingston, California
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