Transportation Planner
Southaven, MS (USA)
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Post Date: 10/22/09 Company: Kuehne + Nagel
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Job Type: Full Time Phone:
Education: High School / GED Fax:
Experience: 2 - 5 years Mailing Address:
Travel: Negligible
Reference: KN-146

Job Description:
Kuehne Nagel is one of the world's foremost global logistics services providers. Every day, we use the latest technology, combined with our years of expertise to develop integrated supply chain solutions for our world-class clientele. Our goal is simple: create competitive advantages for our customers, so they can better serve their customers. We need talented people who are energized by change and ready for the challenges brought by the companies looking for professionals to handle their logistics needs. With over 53,000 employees in more than 100 countries, the Kuehne Nagel Group now ranks among the top five global service providers - our associates have the opportunity to explore global opportunities, as well. If you're ready to explore long-term career opportunities in one of our growing business units, we can help you learn more. We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) Plan with excellent company match.

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Job Summary: The Transportation Planner is responsible for daily load planning, review of bills of shipment activity, shipment status as well as cost analysis, customer service, coordination of inbound/outbound product flow, routing impact shipments, cargo claims administration, and cost savings calculation and performance metrics including monthly reporting. The incumbent will also work with integrated TMS/WMS systems and will play a key role in the development of the systems' solution. Transportation Planner will also be involved in the Inbound and Outbound Planning activities within the DC and will provide transportation expertise to the planning process.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Reviews shipment documentation daily including the results of all freight planning, routing compliance, and optimization.
  • Acts as the point person between the client, warehouse and the client Transportation Broker.
  • Oversees daily transportation load planning for IB and OB.
  • Direct liaison between the DC and the Client.
  • Coordinates daily planned shipment strategies with DC shipping and receiving personnel.
  • Reviews expedited shipment requests for DC compliance to ship dates. Presents transactions involving excess costs to Customer Service for review.
  • Coordinates the inbound/outbound flow of product.
  • Works with the Client Broker to develop a group of reliable, cost-effective carrier alternatives. Interfaces with carriers at the local level.
  • Develops, maintains, and presents monthly KPI reports to clients.
  • Investigates shipment pickup and delivery exceptions (root cause analysis), collates data requisite to the filing of claims, and monitors the process in accordance with Federal Regulations.
  • Provides strategic insight, creating "value add" for existing clients.
  • Issue resolution including "root cause analysis".
  • Will work as part of the Planning Team of the DC and will work closely with the Inventory Analysts.


Skills and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Skills and/or Experience:
  • Transportation experience encompassing parcel, LTL and truckload modes.
  • Knowledge of working with TMS/WMS integrated systems.
  • Knowledge of cargo claims rules and practices.
  • Prior customer service experience.
  • Strong pricing/analytical skills.


Working Environment:
Office / Warehouse / Manufacturing environment
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