Strategic Transportation Planner | Optimize Shipments & Costs

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.

Marietta (GA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription coverage
401K match
Paid time off

Job summary

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. seeks a Transportation Planner to optimize inbound and outbound shipments across branch locations using the Transportation Management System (OTM).

The role ensures on-time delivery, carrier selection, and freight settlement, balancing customer needs with transportation efficiency. Responsibilities include evaluating routing to reduce costs, maximizing backhaul revenue, and coordinating with branches to ensure accurate planning and compliance with company goals and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
  • 2-3 years logistics/transportation experience; 5-8 years with related background acceptable.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes (MOT: LTL/FTL/Rail).
  • Proficiency with a Transportation Management System and related tools.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and route inbound/outbound shipments for branch locations using OTM.
  • Ensure on-time delivery and correct quantities.
  • Evaluate routes to lower transportation costs and improve backhaul revenue.
  • Coordinate with branches to maximize planning accuracy.
  • Balance customer needs, costs, and transport modes to maximize efficiency.
  • Align planning with organizational goals and strategies.
  • Manage regional backhaul processes and exception handling.
  • Develop relationships with third-party carriers to reduce costs.

Skills

Logistics planning
Communication
Problem solving
Multi-tasking

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

OTM (Oracle Transportation Management)

Job description

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. seeks a Transportation Planner to optimize inbound and outbound shipments across branch locations using the Transportation Management System (OTM).

The role ensures on-time delivery, carrier selection, and freight settlement, balancing customer needs with transportation efficiency. Responsibilities include evaluating routing to reduce costs, maximizing backhaul revenue, and coordinating with branches to ensure accurate planning and compliance with company goals and

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