Traffic Planner

Sealed Air; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Lenoir, NC is seeking a reliable Transportation Coordinator to plan and coordinate Ocean, Rail, Air, LTL and FTL freight shipments. You will oversee traffic and shipping procedures, schedule and book shipments, and work with freight forwarders, carriers and brokers to optimize performance.

Requires 3–5 years of admin experience in manufacturing, SAP proficiency, and strong Excel/Word skills; forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of administrative or office experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of traffic coordination, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Experience with SAP preferred, along with strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Previous forklift experience preferred; willingness to learn and obtain forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Traffic and Shipping procedures for Foreign and Domestic shipments.
• Coordinate shipments where freight needs to be combined for optimization.
• Departmental coordination of Chemical manufacturing, Planning, Shipping, and Customer Service.
• Set up, schedule and book Foreign and Domestic shipments.
• Interaction with freight forwarders, carriers, and brokers.
• Problem solving skills to resolve issues during shipping process- inbound / outbound and in transit freight.
• Extensive computer utilization of SAP / Excel / Word, for shipping processes and reporting.
• Utilization of on-line shipping and freight logistic 3rd party programs. UPS / FED-X

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

This is a position for a highly motivated and reliable individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The qualified individual will be responsible for daily activities required to plan and coordinate Transportation activities for Ocean, Rail, Air, LTL and FTL freight activities related to the Lenoir Manufacturing site. Responsibilities include:

• Oversee Traffic and Shipping procedures for Foreign and Domestic shipments.
• Coordination of shipments where freight needs to be combined for optimization.
• Departmental coordination of Chemical manufacturing, Planning, Shipping, and Customer Service.
• Set up, schedule and book Foreign and Domestic shipments.
• Interaction with freight forwarders, carriers, and brokers.
• Problem solving skills to resolve issues during shipping process- inbound / outbound and in transit freight.
• Extensive computer utilization of SAP / Excel / Word, for shipping processes and reporting.
• Utilization of on-line shipping and freight logistic 3rd party programs. UPS / FED-X

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of administrative or office experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of traffic coordination, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Experience with SAP preferred, along with strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Previous forklift experience preferred; willingness to learn and obtain forklift certification is a plus.

Benefits and Perks

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability -it is about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success -meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it is more than a goal, it is an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.