Strategic Transportation Planner: Carrier & Cost Optimizer

transportationinsight

Hickory (NC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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.

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