Transportation Planner

Role: Transportation Planner / Supply Chain Planner

Location: Culver City, CA 90230 (Hybrid)

Duration: 9+ months (Possible Extension)

Shift: Monday – Friday; 8 am – 5 pm

Pay Range: $30 – $35 per hour on W2 without any benefits

Job Description:

• The Transportation Planner is a pivotal role within the Supply Chain.
• Planners will be responsible for running their own business with a specified carrier portfolio, managing day to day operations, and driving continuous improvement activities.
• This includes all service-related metrics and financial related activities.
• Supply Chain Degree strongly preferred.
• Previous internship/CO-OP experience.
• Minimum 3.5 GPA strongly preferred.
• Campus/Organization leadership experience desired.
• Experience with the following tools (Excel, Power BI, OTM, SAP, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Transportation Management System (TMS) and resolve technical issues with internal and external parties.
• Ensure that carriers are adhering to contractual commitments.
• Lead resolution on operational/tactical scheduling, pick-up and delivery issues.
• Serve as the cross-functional leader for carrier and Henkel shipping point engagement.
• Supplier Relationship Management.
• Manage scorecard meetings with carriers and communicate performance.
• Hold carriers accountable through action planning process to ensure that pick-up and delivery metrics are meeting standards.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Enhance tools and reporting.
• Create new standard operating procedures where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure right carrier mix to maximize service.