Planner - Transportation

Wesco; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Sales commission

Benefits package

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Planner - Transportation in Warrendale, PA to coordinate North America domestic freight using our TMS systems. You will work with operations, buyers, vendors and carriers (TL, LTL, parcel, ocean) to improve service and reduce costs while aligning actual expenses with budgets.

The role emphasizes daily load planning, route optimization, carrier performance, and collaboration across warehousing sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain is required.
• 1 year required, 3 years preferred of transportation, logistics or supply chain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Daily load planning, optimization, routing, consolidation, and reporting of all transportation modes.
• Monitor outbound and inbound shipments and troubleshoot to ensure timely delivery.
• Negotiate spot freight rates and dispatch out-of-network shipments.
• Manage carrier partners for daily execution and performance review.
• Serve as a key contact for warehousing sites and carriers.
• Utilize analytics and technology to optimize and plan movement of freight.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Decision making

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Blue Yonder TMS

MercuryGate

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

As a Planner - Transportation you will be responsible for effectively and efficiently routing North America (NA) Domestic freight into/out of Wesco facilities using our TMS systems. You will work in a fast-paced environment as part of our NA transportation team. You will work closely with other stakeholders including operations, buyers, vendors & carriers (TL, LTL, parcel, ocean) to drive continuous improvement, improve service and reduce costs. You will be responsible for improving actual to budget expenses, general reporting, maintaining relationships and holding carriers accountable for both service and cost.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm ET or 10:00am-7:00pm ET, to best support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily load planning, optimization, routing, consolidation, and reporting of all transportation modes (TL, LTL, parcel, etc.) within WESCO Distribution Inc s NA Transportation activities.
• Monitor and troubleshoots outbound and inbound shipment and offer solutions to ensure timely delivery.
• Responsible for negotiating spot freight rates and dispatching out-of-network truck shipments.
• Manage carrier partners to ensure daily execution of all movements, review performance and develop improvements to the supply chain based on business priorities.
• Serve as a key operational contact for warehousing sites and carrier partners.
• Utilize technology, analytics, and creative thinking to optimize, route, and plan movement & consolidation of freight in a dynamic environment of supply and demand.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to special projects and supplier / vendor presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree - Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain is required.
• 1 year required, 3 years preferred of transportation, logistics or supply chain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate well across all levels of the organization. Must have excellent customer service skills with the ability to work with both internal and external customers. Must be able to make decisions independently and recommend viable solutions to various problems and issues.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience with Blue Yonder, Mercury Gate or similar Transportation Management Systems is desirable.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office required {Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint}, transportation specific preferred) and the ability to learn new software
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to think outside the box with a sense of urgency.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated
• Able to work well with multiple cross functional teams.
• Ability to lead, influence and collaborate with peers.
• 0-3+ years of transportation, analytics, or supply chain experience.

Compensation Details

Compensation Details: $58,775 - $94,040 Annually This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers abenefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here .

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.