Job Description
Scope of Position : The Expeditors Ground Network Service (GNS) is a dynamic team that is responsible for the design, implementation and execution of a line haul network that supports all of the Expeditors' products and services.
The GNS Team has responsibilities of Customer Service, Network Management, Service Provider Management, Procurement, and Compliance amongst many others.
The Transportation Planner is a GNS Central position assisting in all aspects of daily line-haul network operations and support.
Main focus on administration and branch support, but will also assist in monitoring all carriers and ad hoc activity for on-time departures, load tracking in transit, and timely arrivals.
This person may arrange contingencies when needed and communicates delays and issues between branches, gateways, and carriers.
GNS Transportation Planner should be detail oriented, curious, and flexible to identify and solve issues quickly and accurately.
The Transportation Planner will have regular and consistent communication with the Expeditors Network, the GNS Network (central and regional hubs) and Service Providers.
Schedule : Monday - Friday (various shifts 0600 - 1900)
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Tracking / Tracing
- Ensure all routes expected to depart and arrive during scheduled shift have been confirmed for assigned region
- Follow up on all in-transit trucks to ensure accurate ETA is available daily
- Resolve escalations for excessive detention
- Ensure exceptions are filed and delays communicated with origin / destination teams
- Exception Communication / Management
- In-transit Delays
- Route Cancellations
- Loading / Unloading Delays
- Communication with Hub / inland offices
- Monitor Lane Volumes
- Identifying and Collaborating with Regional Hub for Capacity additions, subtractions and re-routes
- Recommend new routes / departure days or times
- Procuring Additional Capacity
- Work with Carriers to add unscheduled trucks
- Work with Regional Hub on scheduled departure needs
- Forecast future needs and seek capacity a few days ahead
- Daily procurement of additional trucks
- Weekend capacity planning and procurement
- Regional Service Provider Relationships (existing / new)
- Work with Regional Hub Manager to grow relationships with local carrier pools
- Build direct relationships with Existing and New Regional Providers
- Communication with Hub / inland offices
- Daily check in calls with Regional Hub
- Weekly (minimum) check in with inland offices within assigned region
- Monitor new shipping volumes and changes to existing shipping patterns
- Have a working knowledge of larger volume shippers in region
- Recommend new lane / schedule changes
- Work through Supervisor and Operations Manager to identify new dedicated needs
- Make recommendations to the scheduling / planning team
- Activity Analysis
- Ad-Hoc Utilization (Operational Measurement)
- Ad-hoc Procurement Costing (Procurement Measurement)
- Shipment Level on-time performance
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- Ability to work in Phoenix, AZ Metro Area
- Basic Microsoft Office knowledge
- Fluency in written and spoken English language
- Bachelor's Degree or 2 years of logistics experience
- Customer Service and / or Sales Experience
- Procurement Experience
- Intermediate Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Leadership Experience
Regional Transportation Planner
The Transportation Planner will have regular and consistent communication with the Expeditors Network, the GNS Network (central and regional hubs) and Service Providers. The Transportation Planner is a GNS Central position assisting in all aspects of daily line-haul network operations and support. G...
Manager, Claims Operations - Auto Non-Injury Complex (Phoenix)
We are seeking a dedicated Manager, Claims Operations to lead a team of Auto Adjusters. In this role you will lead auto claims operations member service employees who are responsible for serving our members, and providing appropriate solutions as they investigate, evaluate and negotiate the claim. C...
Logistics Manager
As a Logistics Manager, your role involves leading and optimizing logistics operations. Collaborate with the Procurement Manager and Project Manager(s) to schedule and coordinate arrival times of material deliveries from various subcontractors and vendors. Your expertise will ensure the utmost effic...
Project Manager
Okland is looking for a Project Manager to lead overall administration and technical direction of commercial construction projects and/or multiple projects totaling over $45 Million in Revenue. Prepares for, attends, and represents the company in applicable meetings including, but not limited to, th...
Logistics Coordinator
A company is looking for a Logistics Coordinator. ...
WMS Manager
Are you an experienced Warehouse Management Systems Manager looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for optimizing inventory management and improving warehouse efficiency? If so, we want you to join our team at DHL Supply Chain!. A Warehouse Management System (WMS) Manager is responsible ...
Project Manager
The Project Manager will be based in the Southwest. Participate with project team and preconstruction services in development of a Project Chart of Accounts. Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan. Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building...
Program Manager
Bachelor’s degree in management and/or engineering or equivalent and 5 years of experience as a program manager or equivalent preferably on Department of Defense (DoD) programs. Coach and mentor program team members and help maintain a positive environment and one that enables excellence in all oper...
Transportation Planner Ocean
Transportation Planner Ocean (m/f/d). Oversee the provision of ocean transportation intermediary services to Berger Logistics U. Work with the Road Team to optimize customers’ end-to-end transportation solutions. ...
Supply Chain Manager
Reporting to the VP at the beginning, the Supply Chain Manager will manage the overall Supply Chain and Logistics functions to maximize efficiency and minimize costs to the Company. Brunel has an exciting job opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager for a direct hire position with our mining client lo...