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    Fleet Transportation Planner II - Dallas, United States - Standard Logistics

    Standard Logistics
    Standard Logistics Dallas, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description:

    At Standard Logistics, success is not only found at the destination, but along the journey itself. Employee Driven, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, customers, and communities while experiencing the peace of mind that comes with knowing you'll be taken care of every step of the way. Customer Focused, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. Together, we set the standard.

    Best in Class Logistics. Employee Driven. Customer Focused.

    Team or Function Overview

    The planning team is responsible for the planning of freight for Standard Logistics Transportation Fleet. This includes optimal load selection and assignment of equipment and drivers in his/her assigned area of the country, for shuttle, and outbound freight.

    Summary

    The Transportation Planner II selects loads in a manner that ensures optimal use of Fleet equipment and drivers at volume levels that meet site and corporate objectives. The Transportation Planner II will also be responsible for utilizing the latest tools and software available to analyze benchmark Fleet performances and provide service performance metrics.This position will interface directly with Corporate Logistics, Plant Logistics, Sales, Customer Service, vendors, and key outside customers. This position will be the liaison for the freight sales team and the coordinator of backhaul freight with key customers and vendors. It will be tactically responsible for executing the Fleet's operational strategy to achieve the company's overall objectives.

    Essential Duties
    • Identify and select the best loads for the Standard Logistics Transportation Fleet.
    • Work through the analytical compilations to select the loads that drive down overall transportation cost while delivering the best service. Where feasible, select the loads that provide greatest utilization of the equipment and drivers while maximizing revenue and margins.
    • Optimal assignment of equipment and drivers, managing drivers hours of service (HOS), overtime reduction and managing equipment running miles.
    • Review daily and weekly shipment demand of order intake against Fleet capacities; timely load tendering through FMS with clear, concise communication and collaborating with Fleet drivers, supervisors, plant logistics, and Fleet operations.
    • Coordinate with individual plant logistics teams on the planning and shipping schedules for outbound finished goods, shuttle freight, and assuring service levels, volume targets, and profit levels are met.
    • Provide detailed service performance metrics, utilizing BI tools for reporting, analytics, and cost analysis, assuring performance metrics are met for lowest overall transportation costs at the targeted service levels.
    • Operational planning based on system forecast and computer applications software to determine current and future shipment requirement levels. Drive load optimization based on driver HOS, equipment utilization, and freight lanes.
    • Research and establish ongoing review of Fleet performance against benchmark rates. Work through key customers, dedicated operation, and third party vendors to gain targeted revenues from backhaul freight.
    • Add value through service excellence by exceeding both internal customers'( plant operations) and external customers' expectations with dock appointments, on-time deliveries, POD compliance and operating within safety guidelines.
    • Provide prompt and professional communication to internal (plants operations) and external customers on issue resolution.
    • Lean forward to identify opportunities, develop and implement processes to capture efficiencies, cost reductions, and customer service improvements. Provide system and operational process expertise to TMS, Fleet, plant logistics, and third party operations.
    • Perform other duties, as assigned.
    We Require
    • 3+ years of experience in transportation planning
    We Also Value
    • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering
    • Notable Experience with McLeod Transportation Management System
    Benefits
    • We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
    • Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
    • Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
    • Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.
    • Professional growth and development are very important to us We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
    • We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
    We comply with federal, state, and local disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

    We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).


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