Transportation Planner II

About the position

The Transportation Planner II at The Krusteaz Company is responsible for overseeing and optimizing transportation processes, including load planning, scheduling, and managing freight operations. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate with various logistical partners to ensure efficient transportation of goods across North America. The ideal candidate will have a background in transportation logistics and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise load planning, scheduling, and tendering within the transportation management system (TMS).
• Proactively own transportation-managed shipments into and out of assigned facilities and assist customer service event management.
• Supervise carrier's and broker's capacity and tender acceptance.
• Lead resolution on operational/tactical exceptions including scheduling, pick-up, and delivery.
• Validate and negotiate accessorial charges.
• Communicate and mitigate service challenges as appropriate.
• Facilitate effective communication between transportation suppliers and KCO stakeholders to enable stakeholder success.
• Drive transportation and supplier continuous improvement.
• Own creation and management of process documentation.
• Assist in monthly supplier meetings and implementing action plans to improve service.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in domestic truckload and/or less-than-truckload transportation.
• Experience working for or with carriers, brokers, and logistics suppliers.
• Experience with business systems (ERP, TMS, WMS, and EDI) preferred.
• Documented history of success in transportation that includes load planning, carrier capacity and performance management, rate analysis and negotiation, and claims resolution.
• Objective, curious, organized, analytical, and conceptual.
• Ability to solve complex problems to resolution, including successfully apply mathematical and geographical concepts to operational challenges.
• Strong attention-to-detail, follow-through, and multi-tasking skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Professional written and spoken communication skills.
• Understanding or willingness to learn transportation modes, processes, and bills of lading.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) matching
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 paid personal holiday
• Company provided life insurance and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Healthcare saving account
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness insurance
• Tuition reimbursement