Senior Transportation Planner – Hybrid, Data-Driven Logistics

Saputo; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo USA in Milwaukee seeks a Transportation Planner to optimize distribution, manage load planning for truckload and LTL orders, and coordinate with customer service, plants, DCs, and carriers.

The role emphasizes data analysis, carrier relationships, and cost-effective logistics, with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days in office, 1 day remote) and a salary range of $73,815 to $92,270.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field or equivalent job experience.
• 3-5 years experience in transportation field.
• Transportation operations experience required.
• CPG experience preferred.
• Strong communication, planning, analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience participating on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop relationships with all levels of management.
• Salary range: $73,815- 92,270
• Hybrid office: 4 days in office, 1 day remote.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex distribution plans to support load planning for truckload and LTL orders.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate orders into multi-stop truckloads.
• Route shipments to accommodate delivery requirements of each customer load.
• Identify optimal freight solutions to improve efficiency and metrics.
• Mentor/train new load planners.
• Provide coverage for absence of other members of the Transportation planning team.
• Assist Transportation managers in analyzing data to identify and implement cost effective solutions.
• Analyze historical data trends to guide in future operational efficiencies.
• Generate and analyze daily/weekly/period reports as required from TMS/ERP.
• Provide best in class quality transportation services for both internal and external customers while working closely with customer service representatives, plant, and DC personnel & carriers to resolve service issues.
• Transportation plan for pickup of purchased products and interplant movements to Saputo Distribution Centers.
• Proactively find ways to prevent service issues and/or continuously improve carrier performance.
• Develop strong working relationships with largest carriers and resolves any carrier issues including rerouting loads, in transit related issues, support overage, shortage, damage (OS&D), etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

TMS/ERP systems

Job description

Saputo USA in Milwaukee seeks a Transportation Planner to optimize distribution, manage load planning for truckload and LTL orders, and coordinate with customer service, plants, DCs, and carriers.

The role emphasizes data analysis, carrier relationships, and cost-effective logistics, with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days in office, 1 day remote) and a salary range of $73,815 to $92,270.