Senior Transport Planner
Core
Planning, building, and executing daily refrigerated transport movements across a national network to ensure freight moves efficiently from warehouses to customers.
Role type
Senior Transport Planner (Refrigerated Logistics)
Builds
Daily transport plans and optimized freight movements for Lineage's national refrigerated network
Domain
Logistics / Supply Chain / Cold Chain
Required skills
Transport planning, allocation, and dispatch in live environments; TMS proficiency (Blue Yonder, ORTEC, Translogix); Fleet operations and vehicle utilization; Transport compliance (CoR, fatigue management); Carrier management; Load optimization; Network performance analysis; Mentoring and coaching
Preferred skills
Cold chain/FMCG/retail distribution background; National or multi-state network experience; Logistics/Supply Chain qualifications; Excel and Power BI reporting
Technologies
Blue Yonder, ORTEC, Translogix, TMS, Excel, Power BI
Responsibilities
Reviewing and refining TMS-generated plans for operational feasibility; Managing planning decisions around driver hours, trailer availability, and dock capacity; Responding to disruptions and real-time operational challenges; Driving load optimization and fleet utilization outcomes; Coaching and mentoring planners; Ensuring compliance with Chain of Responsibility and transport regulations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC