Strategic Transportation Planner: Carrier & Cost Optimizer

transportationinsight; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Insight in Hickory, NC is seeking an Operations Planner to manage daily client transportation, route shipments to the most cost-efficient carriers, and ensure safety and service standards. You will handle orders from receipt to delivery, monitor status, and collaborate with carriers and customers to resolve issues.

BS/BA required or relevant experience; strong Excel and Outlook skills expected; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process transportation orders from multiple channels.
• Tender freight to carriers while monitoring safety and cost.
• Track pick-up and delivery statuses to ensure on-time service.
• Maintain daily interaction with clients to resolve issues.
• Build and sustain productive carrier relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve transportation processes.

Skills

Excel

Client communication

Education

BS/BA degree or relevant work experience

Job description

Transportation Insight in Hickory, NC is seeking an Operations Planner to manage daily client transportation, route shipments to the most cost-efficient carriers, and ensure safety and service standards. You will handle orders from receipt to delivery, monitor status, and collaborate with carriers and customers to resolve issues.

BS/BA required or relevant experience; strong Excel and Outlook skills expected; equal opportunity employer.