Transportation Planner
Core
Design, implement, and execute line-haul network operations to support Expeditors' products and services, focusing on branch support, carrier monitoring, and capacity management.
Role type
Transportation Planner (Logistics Operations)
Builds
Line-haul network operations, carrier capacity, and route schedules for freight transportation
Domain
Logistics / Transportation / Supply Chain
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Route planning, carrier management, capacity forecasting, exception management, data analysis, procurement coordination, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Customer service, sales experience, leadership, advanced Excel proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Track and trace in-transit trucks to ensure accurate ETAs, resolve escalations for excessive detention, monitor lane volumes and shipping patterns, procure additional carrier capacity, communicate delays and exceptions to origin/destination teams, recommend new routes or schedule changes, analyze ad-hoc utilization and procurement costs
Seniority
Individual Contributor
