Transportation Planner
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Company: LX Pantos America, Inc.
Job Title : Transportation Planner/Coordinator (After-Hours ) (Assistant Manager level)
Overview:
Our customer, LG Electronics USA, depends on consistent & sustainable logistics for their customers through apt Smartbench/TMS usage, rule driven operations and appointment scheduling flows. Transportation Planners are responsible for providing on-time visibility to carriers for coverage, real-time communication for on-time pickup, and unifying the warehouse & carrier for on-time shipping.
Primary Responsibilities
• Download data and assess orders that are due/overdue and will be completed that night
• Tender loads to carriers on-time in Smartbench
• Schedule pickup appointments on time based on an equal hourly capacity
• Release loads to Warehouse Management System on time
• Follow up with carrier and warehouse to maximize on-time truck arrival & shipping
• Follow up with carrier to secure same day or next day recovery
• Relay delivery appointment reschedule requests on time
• Validate events during transit, such as accessorial charges
• Draft and submit daily closing report regarding missed pickups, recovery/rescheduling status, remaining overdue orders, and how to clear them out
Key Performance Indicators:
• On-Time Tender Request
• On-Time Pickup Appt Confirmation
• On-Time Release to WMS
• On-Time Truck Arrival
• Same Day Recovery for Missed Pickups
• Missed Pickup Rate
• On-Time Reschedule Request
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is a plus
• 1+ years of experience in data entry
• 3-4 years of customer service experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain or procurement
• Able to work occasional overtime hours
• Proficient in MS Excel (intermediate or better preferred)
• Experience/knowledge with Supply Chain Management Systems (TMS, WMS preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and team player
• Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and ability to prioritize tasks during time-sensitive situations
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, AD&D, 401K, and PTOs/ paid holidays
Job Type : Full-time, Regular
Work Location :
111 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Hours: Monday to Friday, 04:00 PM – 01:00 AM (night shift)
Saturday (rotational morning shift), 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Transportation Planner
LX Pantos America, Inc
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