Freight Flow Optimizer: Streamline Shipments & Costs

Transportation Insight LLC

Hickory (NC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 68,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Transportation Insight LLC in North Carolina seeks an Operations Planner to manage daily client transportation, route shipments to cost-effective carriers, and ensure safety and service quality.

You will handle orders from receipt to delivery, monitor statuses, and build Carrier relationships while seeking cost savings. This role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree or relevant work experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication with clients.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Enter transportation orders accurately and timely.
  • Tender freight to low-cost carriers via EDI, web interface, or email.
  • Monitor service with real-time pickup and delivery statuses.
  • Provide daily customer service to clients and inform about issues.
  • Maintain carrier relationships and seek improvements.
  • Pursue continuous process improvements.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client communication
Multitasking
Data entry
Quality-focused
Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA degree or relevant work experience

Tools

Excel
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Job description

Transportation Insight LLC in North Carolina seeks an Operations Planner to manage daily client transportation, route shipments to cost-effective carriers, and ensure safety and service quality.

You will handle orders from receipt to delivery, monitor statuses, and build Carrier relationships while seeking cost savings. This role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and continuous improvement.

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