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'For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Transportation Planner to work at a premier client in Remote (Richmond, VA or Atlanta, GA). Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.
Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $24.00 per hour
What's a typical day as a Transportation Planner? You'll be:
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers to understand their business needs
• Utilizing knowledge of the transportation planning system to create comprehensive plans that meet key performance metrics and drive down costs
• Making informed decisions regarding transportation methods, carrier costs, and performance based on a thorough understanding of business and customer needs
• Serving as a liaison between the company and customers, consulting on supply chain optimization and ensuring timely delivery appointments
• Assuming accountability for service failures and developing innovative solutions to recover service levels
• Communicating accurate shipment and transportation data effectively, including freight flows, costs, and related issues
• Ensuring the accuracy of transportation billings, reconciliations, reports, and other datasets
• Researching routes, rates, and vendor services to maintain competitive pricing and enhance customer relationships
• Focusing on continuous improvement and utilizing Lean Concepts and problem-solving methods to identify and implement departmental enhancements
• Auditing carrier freight billings and exceptions to guarantee accuracy and support the freight claims process
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
• Have strong assessment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to summarize and present information effectively
• Possess proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other PC-based applications (Word, Access, PowerPoint)
• Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to convey supply chain solutions to customers and team members
• Have knowledge of DOT regulations, particularly Hours of Service
• Are adaptable and can support the organization through change while building sustainable business relationships
• Have strong analytical skills for conducting data-driven recommendations and strategic business analyses
• Are committed to a customer-first approach
• Preferably have a Bachelor's degree, but an Associate's degree with relevant experience or military logistics experience will be considered
What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry—even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be a Transportation Planner today!'
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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