Transportation Planner

Jobtailor; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maryville, TN is seeking a logistics professional to schedule and execute inbound and intra-facility transportation. You will coordinate with third-party carriers and manage truck, rail, and ocean networks while supporting manufacturing, distribution, and procurement functions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with TMS (Oracle/Blue Yonder/OTM/etc.), and a drive for efficiency and cost reduction. Travel as needed and collaboration across teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics Management, or at least five years of related experience.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS)
• Experience with tactical supply chain planning processes (carrier capacity, transportation & network planning)
• Experience with transportation management, carrier management, fleet management, and driver management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• FMCSA compliance knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and execute transportation of inbound and intra-facility materials
• Execute daily shipments and coordinate with third-party carriers
• Support manufacturing, distribution, procurement, and transportation partners
• Manage truck, rail, and ocean inbound and intra-facility delivery networks
• Analyze orders and plan shipments using TMS
• Resolve daily shipment exceptions
• Assist with bids for transportation projects
• Draft reports outlining findings and recommendations
• Support driver and equipment utilization
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

TMS experience

Carrier management

Fleet management

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain/Logistics

5+ years related experience

Tools

Oracle TMS

JDA/Blue Yonder

Oracle OTM

Manhattan

MercuryGate

Job description

• Schedule, coordinate, and execute transportation of inbound and intra-facility materials and goods through the Supply Chain
• Execute daily shipments
• Coordinate with third-party carriers and utilize the private fleet
• Support manufacturing, distribution and components operations, procurement, and transportation partners
• Manage truck, rail, and ocean inbound and intra-facility delivery networks
• Analyze orders and plan shipments using TMS
• Resolve daily shipment exceptions
• Evaluate the legality of current and proposed transit infrastructure
• Assist with bids for transportation projects
• Recommend acceptance, rejection, or modifications for proposed plans
• Recommend modifications to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, reduce cost, and implement other improvements
• Support Logistic Network Modeling and make recommendations based on analysis
• Draft reports outlining findings and recommendations as needed
• Support driver and equipment utilization
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), preferably Oracle or another leading TMS such as JDA/Blue Yonder, Oracle OTM, Manhattan, or MercuryGate
• Experience with tactical supply chain planning processes, including carrier capacity planning, transportation planning, and network planning
• Experience with transportation management, carrier management, fleet management, and driver management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics Management, or at least five years of related experience
• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Customer First mindset
• Thorough understanding of FMCSA Compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to consistently operate a computer and office productivity machinery
• Ability to communicate via phone, email, and in person
• Ability to exchange accurate information with others
• Willingness to travel as needed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and tactical supply chain planning, with a strong focus on carrier and fleet management. Capable of analyzing logistics operations to recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and compliance with FMCSA standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Tactical Supply Chain Planning
• Carrier Management
• FMCSA Compliance
• Analytical Problem-Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Carrier Capacity Planning
• Transportation Planning
• Fleet Management
• Driver Management
• Logistic Network Modeling
• Report Drafting
• Order Analysis
• Shipment Execution
• Environmental Impact Reduction

Soft Skills

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Excellent Written Communication
• Customer First Mindset
• Team Collaboration
• Positive Attitude

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Logistics Management
• Transportation Management
• Intra-Facility Delivery
• Compliance Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Oracle TMS
• JDA/Blue Yonder
• Oracle OTM
• Manhattan
• MercuryGate