Transport Planner, Rockaway, NJ

Titanium Industries, Inc.; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Titanium Industries, Inc. is hiring a Transport Planner in Rockaway, NJ to optimize transportation processes and freight movement.

The role focuses on daily outbound shipments, data analysis and use of transportation management systems to improve logistics performance. This full-time, in-person position requires 2+ years of shipping/receiving experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to coordinate with carriers and customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of experience in shipping and receiving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; logistics software experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of UPS shipping software is beneficial.
• Strong management, organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours to support business needs.
• Willingness to cross-train outside core responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipping documents using the ERP system.
• Use approved external transportation software.
• Schedule freight pickups with carriers and customer routes.
• Ensure timely pickup of shipments and resolve issues.
• Answer internal and external customer queries.

Skills

Shipping & receiving experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics software

UPS shipping software

Job description

Transport Planner: Job Overview T.I. is the global leader in specialty metals supply for the aerospace, industrial, medical and oil and gas markets. Holding the world’s most complete inventory of specialty metals across a global service center network, T.I. delivers supply solutions at all levels of sophistication and complexity. With a globally experienced and technically driven team, T.I. has been providing dependable, quality driven service to our customers since 1972. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Transport Planner to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for optimizing transportation processes, ensuring efficient freight movement, and enhancing overall logistics performance. This role requires strong data analysis skills and the ability to utilize various transportation management systems effectively. Responsible for organizing, scheduling and coordinating daily outbound domestic and international shipments. Duties

Duties

• Prepare required shipping documents using company’s ERP system
• Utilization of approved external transportation software
• Schedule freight pickups with T.I.’s freight partners and customer directed carriers
• Ensure the safe and timely pick-up of shipments
• Address and resolve transportation issues
• Answer customer queries both internal and external

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required
• 2+ years’ experience in shipping and receiving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Logistics software experience a plus
• Knowledge of UPS shipping software Utilize
• Good management, organizational, problem solving and communication
• Flexible to changes in work schedule start and stop time to support business conditions
• Open to cross training outside of core responsibilities to support the overall operation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Join our team as a Transport Planner and contribute to enhancing our logistics operations through innovative planning and strategic insights.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person