Transportation Planner - Carrier Relations & Optimization

Old World Industries, LLC; Northbrook, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Identity theft insurance

Disability benefits

Flexible spending & HSA

Employee assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Old World Industries, based in Northbrook, IL, is seeking a Transportation Planner to ensure on-time outbound and inbound package movements, develop carrier relationships, and manage daily transportation operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain and at least 2 years of transportation experience focused on carrier sourcing or operations. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain or equivalent qualified experience.
• A minimum of 2 years Transportation experience focusing on carrier sourcing or operations.
• Experience in LTL, TL, and Intermodal carriers desired.
• Proficient in MS-Office and SAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time and accurate transportation planning for all outbound and inbound package movements.
• Develop and sustain carrier relationships.
• Provide daily management of transportation operations.
• Evaluate and implement continuous improvement on freight service and freight cost.
• Develop operational metrics and report on freight costs.
• Become the key point of contact for SAP-TM responsibilities.
• Coordinate with production planning, sales, customer service and terminals to achieve on-time service results.
• Review new carriers and rate competitiveness.

Skills

Carrier sourcing

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Old World Industries, based in Northbrook, IL, is seeking a Transportation Planner to ensure on-time outbound and inbound package movements, develop carrier relationships, and manage daily transportation operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain and at least 2 years of transportation experience focused on carrier sourcing or operations. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is expected.