As a transportation planner, you will ensure the efficient execution of outbound, inbound and interplant transportation plans improving logistics costs and ensuring timely delivery.
You will report to transport coordinator.
*key responsibilities*
- allocate freight to carriers.
- lead transportation events to ensure manufacturing at manufacturing sites and customer happiness.
- improve transportation unit loads to ensure service and delivery levels.
- develop and coordinate tactical transportation plans.
- implement programs to improve operating costs.
- evaluate service levels of freight carriers.
*qualifications*
- bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
- validated experience in domestic and international materials transportation.
- 1+ years of experience with oracle transportation management system preferred.
- transportation vendor management.
*about us*:
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*the ppg way*
every single day at ppg:
*we partner with customers to create mutual value.*
we are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.
*we are “one ppg” to the world.*
we are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.
*we trust our people every day, in every way.*
we enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.
*we make it happen.*
we have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.
*we run it like we own it.*
we respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.
*we do better today than yesterday - everyday.*
we continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.
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benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.