Transport Planner Outbound

The Transportation Planner is responsible for the daily execution and optimization of transportation activities across assigned operational sites or carriers. This role ensures timely, cost-effective, and efficient delivery of goods by performing load planning, route optimization, carrier coordination, and issue resolution. The Transportation Planner works closely with internal supply chain stakeholders and external logistics partners to meet service and performance standards.

• Perform transportation planning, includingload consolidation,routing, andshipment scheduling to meet service and cost targets.
• Ensure all planned loads meetcut-off timesand are routeable using transportation management systems.
• Conductload tenderingand managecarrier confirmationsto secure transportation capacity.

• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned sites or carriers, ensuring seamless coordination withcarriers,OpCo teams, andexternal suppliers.
• Support time critical or special transport requests, aligning efforts with customer service teams.

• Utilize basicTotal Productive Maintenance (TPM)tools (e.g., Daily Control System, 5 Why) to improve operational performance.
• Evaluate existing planning and execution processes, proposing and implementingbest practicesandcontrol enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Providebackup supportfor additional transportation lanes, carriers, or sites as needed to maintain continuity and service levels.
• Proactively expand contact networks and suggest innovative approaches for handling exceptions and improving logistics flows.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS)

A 3-year bachelor's degree, preferably in Logistics, Industrial Engineering or Management.
Up to 5 years' experience in an FMCG transport environment.
Transport Management Systems (OTM, E2Open) experience advantageous.
Working Knowledge of SAP PRD, and Power BI reporting suite experience advantageous.