Transportation Planner: Freight & Carrier Optimization

Swire Coca-Cola, USA; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, &amp

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Accounts with company"

Free telemedicine and EAP

Paid time off & holidays

Discounted & free products

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Swire Coca-Cola in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Transportation Planner to manage load tendering with contract carriers, optimize lanes, and collaborate with senior planners to increase capacity. This role drives cost efficiency and service levels across regional routes.

The position requires 2+ years in logistics, experience with TMS tools, and strong vendor and data-analysis skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of college.
• Emphasis in Transportation, Supply Chain, and/or Logistics preferred.
• 2+ years in a Logistics environment (3PL or carrier) required.
• Experience managing Transport routing via IT-based TMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vendor relationships to ensure timely loading/unloading and optimal carrier lanes.
• Coordinate dock scheduling with Plant and DC personnel to handle surge periods.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning on transportation sourcing and availability.
• Update senior management on carrier constraints, lane performance, and regional conditions affecting delivery.

Skills

Logistics coordination

TMS experience

Carrier management

Data analysis

Vendor management

Customer service

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Tools

Oracle

BluJay

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Swire Coca-Cola in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Transportation Planner to manage load tendering with contract carriers, optimize lanes, and collaborate with senior planners to increase capacity. This role drives cost efficiency and service levels across regional routes.

The position requires 2+ years in logistics, experience with TMS tools, and strong vendor and data-analysis skills in a fast-paced environment.