Transportation Planner: Grow with TMS & Carrier Ops

Staffmark; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits including med,牙

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking a Transportation Planner in Northbrook, IL to join our Transportation team. The role reports to the Transportation Operations Team Lead and focuses on securing services from transportation providers to meet company and customer shipping requirements.

The position offers competitive weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a professional environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience required; 5-7 years’ experience preferred.
• TMS/SAP experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage carrier selection utilizing the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Follow the current carrier rt guide while meeting the requirements and objectives of our customers and manufacturing sites.
• Proficiency in executing load tendering processes with timely follow up.
• Able to create effective plans to meet customer service requirements at the optimal cost.
• Address all assignment-specific shipment events and problem solve resolution with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to understand freight performance measures, support investigation, and provide feedback on carrier performance.
• Monitors and actively engages in carrier performance to drive high service metrics.
• Reviews and approves exception accessorial charges in real time by adding surcharge notes at the shipment level for clear visibility for our finance team.
• Participates in a rotating schedule covering after hrs Transportation Supervise, optimize, and execute specialized business

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

TMS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staffmark is seeking a Transportation Planner in Northbrook, IL to join our Transportation team. The role reports to the Transportation Operations Team Lead and focuses on securing services from transportation providers to meet company and customer shipping requirements.

The position offers competitive weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a professional environment.