Transportation Planner

CRH plc; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CRH plc in Shakopee, MN is seeking a Transportation Planner to schedule fleet and hired haul shipments from our facility. The role focuses on optimizing shipment efficiency by planning backhauls and maximizing drivers' hours of service.

Responsibilities include coordinating regional shipments, maintaining Oracle Transportation Management data, and ensuring safety and insurance requirements are met. This position operates onsite in Shakopee, MN.

Qualifications

• Two year degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Logistics experience with working knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Strong language, mathematical, and computer skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review open orders and delivery windows to prioritize scheduling of fleet and hired carriers.
• Coordinate regional shipment requests to optimize routing.
• Maintain shipping information using Oracle Transportation Management software including carrier assignment, rating accuracy, scheduling, and equipment requirements.
• Serve as the carrier point of contact, locating capacity to meet variable shipping volumes, negotiating spot rates, communicating delivery instructions to carriers, and ensuring proper insurance and safety requirements are met.
• Review carrier accounts to identify issues and file claims for damage or missing product.
• Communicate delivery schedules to customers and prepare associated shipping documents as required.
• Coordinate with production and sales team to expedite and trace shipments.
• Audit and maintain driver files and records including hours of service, accidents, and violations to ensure compliance with DOT and government regulations.
• Additional roles and responsibilities to be assigned as needed.

Skills

Logistics experience

DOT regulations

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Mathematical ability

Computer skills

Education

Two year degree in business or related field

Tools

Oracle Transportation Management

Job description

Job Summary

The Transportation Planner is responsible for scheduling/routing fleet and hired haul shipments for the manufacturing plant & distribution yard located in Shakopee, MN. They will seek to optimize efficiency of shipments by effectively utilizing equipment through planning backhaul loads and maximizing drivers' hours of service.

Job Location

This position is based out of our facility in Shakopee, MN.

Job Responsibilities

• Review open orders and delivery windows to prioritize scheduling of fleet and hired carriers
• Coordinate regional shipment requests to optimize routing
• Maintain shipping information using Oracle Transportation Management software including carrier assignment, rating accuracy, scheduling, and equipment requirements
• Serve as the carrier point of contact, locating capacity to meet variable shipping volumes, negotiating spot rates, communicating delivery instructions to carriers, and ensuring proper insurance and safety requirements are met
• Review carrier accounts to identify issues and file claims for damage or missing product
• Communicate delivery schedules to customers and prepare associated shipping documents as required
• Coordinate with production and sales team to expedite and trace shipments
• Audit and maintain driver files and records including hours of service, accidents, and violations to ensure compliance with DOT and government regulations
• Additional roles and responsibilities to be assigned as needed

Job Requirements

• Minimum two year degree in business or related field or equivalent in experience, training or education
• Logistics experience with working knowledge of DOT regulations and scheduling of internal fleet equipment
• Strong language, mathematical, and computer skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $22-$24/hr
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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