Transportation/Logistics Planner

Transportation Insight; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Insight in Manlius, NY is seeking a Transportation/Logistics Planner to provide strategic, cost-efficient supply chain solutions as a key member of a logistics team.

The role focuses on daily shipment management, carrier optimization, and on-call support to meet client needs. A strong background in LTL/TL and TMS is required to drive client success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in transportation routing, dispatching, or freight management (LTL/TL).
• Experience with Transportation Management System (TMS) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily client shipments to achieve cost savings through mode and carrier optimization.
• Handle numerous inbound and outbound transportation requests via phone and email.
• Understand day-to-day operations in LTL and Truckload transportation and distribution concepts.
• Ensure proper carriers are used to improve carrier compliance and savings.
• Prepare reports for internal and external customers.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TMS

Job description

Position:Transportation/Logistics Planner

Location: Manlius, NY

Job Id:TLP628

# of Openings:1

JOB TITLE: Transportation/Logistics Planner

COMPANY STATEMENT:

Are you looking for a position in a company that supports a team-based environment that encourages leadership and resourcefulness? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and you are looking for a good challenge the Transportation Insight is for you.

Transportation Insight is a premier employer regionally and nationally because of our reputation, workplace culture and growth opportunities. At Transportation Insight, our team members are motivated to improve our clients, our communities and ourselves every day. We solve challenges that help manufacturers, retailers, and distributors get their products to market in a more cost-effective and efficient manner. By joining the team at Transportation Insight you will be a part of the team that plays a vital role in making sure the business to business and business to consumer marketplace has access to the products they need, when they need them.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is a Transportation /Logistics Planner helping to provide clients and customers with strategic and cost-effective supply chain solutions while being a lead member of a dynamic logistics team.

CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Providing daily management over client shipments, resulting in cost savings through mode and carrier optimization.
• Handle numerous daily inbound and outbound transportation requests via phone and email.
• Possess strong solid understanding of day-to-day business in LTL and Truckload transportation and distribution concepts.
• Ensure proper carriers are used to improve core carrier compliance and savings.
• Ensure invoicing is handled correctly.
• Assist emergency shipping requests by fulfilling expedited requirements accordingly to various guidelines.
• Serve as trainer and mentor for other Logistic Team Members.
• Follow and reinforce client rules, parameters, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide reports to internal and external customers as required.
• Ability to work rotating schedule for our On Call coverage to assist our client base after business hours. The coverage is handled outside the office on a weekly basis (current rotation is approx. 8 times per year).
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

SUPPORTING DUTIES TO THE CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Experience using multi-line phones, Windows based programs, internet, and multi shared inbox systems and dual monitors.
• Proficiency with Windows operating system.
• Requires confidence and independent decision-making skills to problem-solve, juggle competing priorities, and provide accurate and responsive customer service.
• Possess a solid understanding of day-to-day business and transportation concepts.
• Ability to quickly assess client situations and escalated to management when needed.
• Strong concept of intermediate Math.
• Strong sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in transportation routing, dispatching, or freight management, job functions in the Less Than Truckload or Truckload field.
• Previous experience with working in a Transportation Management System (TMS)

EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:

Transportation Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other protected status by law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.