Transportation Planner

Avery Dennison; Mentor (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Planner to optimize logistics and enhance delivery efficiency. This role involves developing transportation plans, monitoring KPIs, and collaborating with various teams to address challenges in the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and experience in transportation planning. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive efficiency and support sustainability initiatives. This position offers flexibility with remote work while adhering to Pacific time, making it perfect for those looking to balance work and life.

Benefits

Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program eligibility

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in transportation planning or logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute transportation plans for efficient delivery.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Act as a liaison between sites and the transportation team.

Skills

Transportation Planning

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

EBS (Enterprise Business System)

OTM (Oracle Transportation Management)

Job description

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays
  
  

Job Description

The Transportation Planner is responsible for developing and executing transportation plans, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and serving as a liaison between sites and the transportation team. This role involves managing transportation escalations, overseeing cost savings projects, and driving regional optimization efficiencies. The Transportation Planner will also proactively track shipments, update delivery dates, and leverage team knowledge to improve transportation processes. This position will grow into a point of contact for the broader DC network and collaborate with procurement to address capacity limitations.

This role can be based remote but will need to work on Pacific time, Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM PST

Responsibilities:

• Transportation Planning: Develop and execute transportation plans for assigned sites, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of goods.
• KPI Metrics: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation, identifying areas for improvement.
• Site Liaison: Act as a liaison between assigned sites and the transportation team, facilitating communication and resolving transportation-related issues.
• Transportation Escalation: Manage general transportation escalations, addressing and resolving problems promptly and effectively.
• Cost Savings & Optimization: Oversee cost savings projects and regional optimization efficiencies within transportation operations.
• SAI Dating: Update EBS (Enterprise Business System) expected delivery dates for SAI shipments once they are shipped from the coating site, improving material availability visibility.
• Transportation Program Knowledge: Leverage team knowledge of specific transportation programs to decrease complexity at West Coast sites.
• Pallet Restrictions & Capacity: Collaborate with the procurement and transportation teams to address pallet restrictions and general capacity limitations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in transportation planning or logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and systems (e.g., EBS, OTM).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Ability to reflect a 8-5 PST working schedule
  
  

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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