Transportation Capacity Planner (Temporary)

Foster Farms

Transportation Capacity Planner (Temporary)

Livingston, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Pay Range: $28.30 - $35.35 hour

    Shift: Day

    ** PURPOSE OF POSITION:**

    This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement using our TMS platform. Candidate must be self-motivated, have strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and be enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment.

    ** DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES:**

    • Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, make loading and unloading appointments, tender freight to third-party carriers and internal fleet.
    • Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information.
    • Provide detailed instruction to associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail
    • Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.
    • Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
    • Identify cost savings opportunities
    • Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary
    • Provides load exception investigation and reporting
    • Weighs alternative financial decisions before taking action
    • Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Ability to provide effective planning to maximize service and financial performance
    • Knowledge of national and regional geography and roadways
    • Knowledge of DOT regulations including hours of services rules with ability to incorporate rules into daily shipment planning
    • Ability to communicate with internal and external customers and business partners in a professional and respectful manner
    • Provide detailed instruction to various personnel via email, phone and logistics business network.
    • Ability to develop relations with fleet managers, management and internal / external business partners
    • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and transportation management systems a plus
    • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
    • Must be able to sybmit and pass a background check.

    ** PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:**

    • Experience with SAP
    • Experience with Transportation Management Software
    • Strong customer focus
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as carriers and TEAM members
    • Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook email

    ** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

    • Ability to sit for long periods of time
    • Consistent and reliable attendance
    • Ability to work in fast paced, high pressure situations

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.