Regional Transport Planner

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Transport Planner in Charlotte, NC is responsible for planning a fleet of trucks, trailers, and drivers to ensure optimum productivity, service levels, and revenue while coordinating with multiple departments. You will work with Directors and driver managers, use TMW, Excel, and Outlook, and monitor KPIs like On-Time Delivery and trailer utilization, seeking cost reductions and efficiency.

Located at 1800 Continential Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28272; in-office on Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri.

Qualifications

• Coordinate transportation planning and execution with cross-functional teams.
• Proven problem-solving and communication abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with TMW and Microsoft Office tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans drivers via TMW accurately and timely, complying with safety regulations.
• Tracks KPIs such as On-Time Delivery, driver and truck utilization.
• Collaborates with Regional Directors and driver managers to schedule start times.
• Communicates exceptions with stakeholders and manages cross-terminal coordination.
• Partners with Supply Planner to reduce accessorial events and charges.

Skills

Transportation planning

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Independent work

TMW

MS Excel

Outlook

Education

2 years of education beyond high school

Up to 12 months of work experience

Tools

TMW

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

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The Regional Transport Planner is responsible for planning a fleet of trucks, trailers, and drivers in one area or region to ensure optimum productivity, service levels, and revenue. They must accomplish this while understanding and meeting the needs of our customers and drivers while staying in constant communication with multiple departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans drivers via TMW accurately and timely while complying with federal motor carrier safety regulations (HOS), ensures drivers are planned and have accurate and timely information.
• Identifies and tracks performance measures including, On-Time Delivery, driver utilization, truck utilization and the minimization of empty miles. Meet KPI requirements established by leadership. KPI goals include improving the efficiency of the fleet with matching lanes to eliminate empty miles. Repositioning trailers to match customer trailer requirements.
• Establishes a good working relationship with each Director Regional Manager, Senior Manager Regional Operations, and driver managers to direct and schedule driver start times.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with assigned customer service, field, and managed freight personnel on all levels while developing positive and solid relationships to enhance growth. Meet KPI requirements establish by leadership.
• Communicates pick-up and delivery exceptions with Managed Freight CSR, Customer Excellent Planners, driver managers, and other terminals that are affected.
• Partners cross-functionally with Supply Planner team members to institute process improvements to reduce accessorial events and charges.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• This role coordinates transportation planning and execution, monitors delivery performance, takes part in cross-functional projects, and identifies opportunities for improved transportation performance and lowered costs.
• The individual will be results-driven with an aggressive personality, excellent problem-solving skills, that are complemented by exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Utilize TMW, Microsoft excel and outlook as production tools for their region.
• Transportation (trucking) experience.
• Can train for the right candidate.
• Ability to work under stress while always remaining professional.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented either verbally or in writing.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Above-average writing skills and organizational skills
• Ability to take direction and follow-through.
• Detailed oriented.
• Be proactive instead of reactive.
• Capable of working independently, without constant supervision.
• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMW Preferred).

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
• Knowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Located at 1800 Continential Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28272

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Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.