Transportation Planner

The Transportation Planner coordinates outbound freight to ensure customer orders are delivered on time, in full, and at the most cost-effective service level. This role manages carrier assignments, shipment scheduling, freight tracking, transportation documentation, and communication with internal teams and external transportation partners. The Transportation Planner works closely with Customer Service, Warehouse Operations, Shipping, and freight carriers to optimize transportation efficiency, maintain service commitments, and support smooth material flow within a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment. Responsibilities Review daily shipping schedules, customer orders, and outbound freight requirements to develop and execute transportation plans. Assign shipments to carriers and transportation modes based on delivery requirements, freight characteristics, service levels, and cost considerations. Coordinate Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), parcel, and other outbound shipments to meet customer delivery commitments. Schedule carrier pickups and ensure freight is tendered accurately and on time. Monitor shipment status, pickup performance, and carrier activity to ensure service expectations are achieved. Adjust transportation plans as needed to accommodate volume fluctuations, equipment availability, delivery changes, or transportation disruptions. Identify consolidation opportunities that improve freight utilization and reduce transportation costs. Coordinate with warehouse and shipping personnel to ensure freight is staged, loaded, and sequenced appropriately for efficient delivery. Communicate with carriers to confirm appointments, shipment details, pickup schedules, and routing requirements. Partner with Customer Service to communicate shipment status, estimated delivery times, delays, and exceptions. Support efforts to resolve transportation-related issues including missed pickups, delivery delays, freight damage, and shipment discrepancies. Maintain strong working relationships with carriers, internal customers, and operational teams. Generate shipping documents, labels, bills of lading, and other transportation-related paperwork. Process shipment transactions and maintain accurate transportation records within Oracle, Shipwell, and other business systems. Ensure transportation data is entered accurately and timely to support shipment visibility and reporting. Maintain organized transportation, shipping, and carrier records. Support freight audits and documentation requests as needed. Analyze carrier and lane performance data to identify service issues, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. Monitor transportation metrics related to on-time pickup, on-time delivery, freight costs, and carrier performance. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on transportation efficiency, cost reduction, and service enhancement. Assist with inventory movement and material flow activities to support overall operational objectives. Coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure proper skid placement, organization, and staging of outbound shipments. Assist with general warehouse and distribution activities when required. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Comply with all company safety policies and procedures. Perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. One (1) to three (3) years of transportation, logistics, shipping, warehouse, customer service, or related experience preferred. Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP systems, or shipping software preferred. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Forklift experience or certification preferred; ability to obtain certification as required. Required Skills/Abilities Working knowledge of transportation, logistics, shipping, and warehouse operations. Ability to coordinate multiple shipments and carrier relationships simultaneously. Strong organization…

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