Transportation Planner

Job ID: 13213 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

The Collect Transportation Planner is responsible for consolidation of collect shippable orders, collect load planning process, and communication throughout the service network while also adhering to customer routing requirements, carrier selection and optimization of outbound trailer cube when possible. Daily decisions and considerations related to COF (Cost of Failure) practices and the impact to the Distribution Centers within the Service Network is required.

Position Detail – Responsibilities

• Creating and managing outbound shipments for collect customers in SAP.
• Plan orders to meet customers’ loading requirements and service metrics related to the shipment and delivery of goods (including but not limited to OTIF) while maximizing cube and creating internal loading efficiencies for the service centers. Adherence to DCs shipping schedule and capabilities is mandatory.
• Manage parts issues as they relate to outbound loads.  Maintain 99% service levels.
• Input information via internet, manual forms and other means to obtain routing or carrier assignment for customer loads for collect customers.
• Leverage Max Load, split tool, and other optimization programs to maximize trailer utilization for outbound collect shipments and over‑cube deliveries, while identifying and troubleshooting system issues in collaboration with IT and developers based on needs from customers, sales, or internal departments.
• Communicate any customer special requirements to the Distribution Center shipping floor.
• Dispatching functions for collect carriers to ensure all parties are in agreement with scheduled pickups, Utilization of Ryder dock scheduler for enhanced visibility.
• Coordination of special customer "events" related to Holiday, Back to School/Campus with Planning, Customer Service and the Distribution floor.
• Communicate any new customer requirements to increase overall Customer Service or reduce COF buckets.
• Review new or updated routing guides as needed.
• Cost savings and productivity initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and help resolve any PKMS errors for shipments created.
• Daily communication with carriers on late or missed pickups. Proactive internal communication on carrier and/or collect customer issues regarding transportation.
• Daily monitoring of past due/backlog orders: proactive communication on issues
• Create delivery notes in a timely manner ensuring enough lead time to hit customers on time metrics (OTIF)
• Communicate any changes to routing guides /new prepaid customer requirements to Ryder.
• Some site-specific freight claims assistance may be required.

Key Qualifications:

• Fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Flexible in priorities and ever-changing environment.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Irregular hours, as needed.

The base pay range for this position is from $55,800 to $68,200. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position. 

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.