Transportation Planner

Job ID: 2945 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

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.

Job Responsibilites 

• Create and manage outbound shipments for collect customers in SAP
• Plan orders to meet customer's 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 a must
• 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
• Utilize the "Max Load" or other programs to increase trailer utilization for outbound collect shipments or upon request from customer, sales or other internal departments
• Communicate any customer special requirements to the Distribution Center shipping floor
• Dispatching functions for collect carriers to ensure all parties are in line with pickups scheduled, 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
• Provide freight quotes using Ryder tool upon request
• Create delivery notes in a timely manner ensuring enough lead time to hit customer on time metrics (OTIF)
• Utilize split tool for all deliveries that are over cube (NA). Identify and troubleshoot issues in split tool by working with IT and developers
• Communicate any changes to routing guides /new prepaid customer requirements to Ryder
• Some site specific freight claims assistance may be required

Key Qualifications

• 1-3 years of transportation and logistics experience
• 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
• Experience with SAP, PKMS, and Oracle OTM is preferable

The remote pay base pay range for this position is from $52,550 to 64,250. 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.