Senior Transportation Planner: Optimize Shipments & Carriers

Stepan; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

PTO

STD/LTD

FSA/HSA

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

EAP

Job summary

Stepan is seeking a Sr Transportation Planner to join our Joliet, IL transportation team. This role reports to the Transportation Operations Team Lead and secures services from transportation providers to meet company and customer shipping requirements.

The Sr Transportation Planner will use SAP and TMS to plan and optimize transportation shipments, and will cover after-hours Transportation with a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience required; 5-7 years’ experience preferred.
• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage carrier selection using the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Follow carrier guidelines while meeting customer and manufacturing site requirements.
• Execute load tendering processes with timely follow up.
• Create plans to meet customer service requirements at the optimal cost.
• Collaborate with Stepan sites to meet takeaway needs using carrier tanker trailers or containers.

Skills

TMS/SAP

Liquid Bulk

MS Office

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

TMS

Job description

Stepan is seeking a Sr Transportation Planner to join our Joliet, IL transportation team. This role reports to the Transportation Operations Team Lead and secures services from transportation providers to meet company and customer shipping requirements.

The Sr Transportation Planner will use SAP and TMS to plan and optimize transportation shipments, and will cover after-hours Transportation with a rotating schedule.