Transportation Planner Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Transportation Coordinator (Gate Company: Agility Location: Chicago, IL Description: Transportation Coordinator (Gateway)Job Code :2140Division :GIL Amer USLocation :Bensenville IL US 60106% of Travel Required :0-10%Job Type :Full TimeCareer Level :Experienced (Non-Manager)Education :Bachelor's DegreeCategory :Transportation and WarehousingJob Description :SUMMARYThe Transportation Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Transportation Manager with costing and routing. This individual will support the Area with area bids, local rates, and spot market pricing. In addition, the Transportation Coordinator may be called upon to ensure that the Gateway is maximizing revenue and profit. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Exercises discretion and independent judgment to book space with carriers* Responsible for analyzing traffic patterns* Responsible for assisting with establishing the routing guide* Responsible for supporting all routing decisions* Responsible for clear communication to business units* Responsible for monitoring traffic flows* Responsible for negotiating on a daily basis with air and ocean carriers for contract and spot pricing* Supports and helps develop Area sales products* Responsible for assisting with forecasting based on monthly, weekly, and daily production* Performs other duties as assigned by managementJob Requirements :QUALIFICATIONS* 4+ years of experience in international forwarding required* Bachelor s Degree or equivalent experience preferred* Air and Ocean product knowledge and background required* Experience with area bids, set consolidation, and spot market pricing required* Experience with gateway consolidations highly preferred* Expert knowledge with rates and quoting requiredDESIRED ATTRIBUTES* Ability to understand bottom line profits and make suggestions where needed* Excellent analytical abilities* Excellent negotiation skills* Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of employees* Ability to thrive under pressure* Polished verbal and written communication skillsLANGUAGE SKILLSEnglish is the principal language for this position. This position requires good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a diverse multicultural environment.COMPUTER SKILLSProficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and other technical software is required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and use hand and eye coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK HOURS AND ENVIRONMENTNormal working hours for this position are Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, however, working beyond these hours will often be required by business needs.STATEMENT OF NON-INCLUSIVITY:This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.

Job Title: Senior Transportation Planner Company: Brunswick Location: Franklin Park, IL Description: Posting Job Title: Senior Transportation PlannerJob Family: Supply ChainCompany: Life FitnessJob Location: Life Fitness Franklin ParkCountry: U.S.State/Province: IllinoisCity: Franklin ParkSalary/Hourly: SalariedRequisition #: 2060Work Week: Hours per Week: 40External Job Description : PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Planning, coordinating and schedule shipments from multiple locations optimizing transportation costs while meeting customer expectations.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:* Utilize routing information to create load plans for designated shipping locations.* Coordinate the consolidation of product from multiple shipping locations.* Optimize the mode, time, and cost of shipments.* Plan shipping routes that optimize transportation costs.* Provide carriers with required documentation for load scheduling.* Communicate with and schedule freight carriers.* Manage trailer pools.* Determine carrier and mode of shipments utilizing routing guide and freight matrix.* Work with shipping locations identifying schedule and mode of transportation.* Complete freight quotes and routing requests.* Track and trace shipments as required.* Perform Oracle Pick Release, Trip Building, and Order Management functions as needed.* Coordinate shipment schedule with warehouse coordinators and carriers.* For export shipments, assure that all required documentation are prepared accurately and submitted on-time.* If applicable, maintain documents required for duty drawback submission.* Assist and support Distribution and Transportation teams.* Complete or assist with miscellaneous projects as needed.Job Requirements: EXPERIENCE:* 2 to 4+ years of transportation or distribution related activities.* Transportation or International Export knowledge.EDUCATION:* BS/BA in related field or equivalent experience.var isResizable = false; function noOp() function createTarget(form) else if(typeof(form.args)=="undefined") if(form.args.indexOf(""); form.args += eval(_args[i][0]) + _args[i][1]; } } form.args = form.args.replace(/ /g,""); _win = window.open('',form.target,form.args); if(typeof(focus)=="function") _win.focus(); form.submit(); return false; }function MenuValidateForm() } return true; }

Job Title: Senior Transportation Planner Company: Life Fitness Location: Franklin Park, IL Description: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Planning, coordinating and schedule shipments from multiple locations optimizing transportation costs while meeting customer expectations. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:Utilize routing information to create load plans for designated shipping locations.Coordinate the consolidation of product from multiple shipping locations.Optimize the mode, time, and cost of shipments.Plan shipping routes that optimize transportation costs. Provide carriers with required documentation for load scheduling.Communicate with and schedule freight carriers.Manage trailer pools.Determine carrier and mode of shipments utilizing routing guide and freight matrix.Work with shipping locations identifying schedule and mode of transportation.Complete freight quotes and routing requests.Track and trace shipments as required.Perform Oracle Pick Release, Trip Building, and Order Management functions as needed.Coordinate shipment schedule with warehouse coordinators and carriers.For export shipments, assure that all required documentation are prepared accurately and submitted on-time.If applicable, maintain documents required for duty drawback submission.Assist and support Distribution and Transportation teams. Complete or assist with miscellaneous projects as needed.

Job Title: Senior Transportation Planner Company: Brunswick Location: Chicago, IL Description: Posting Job Title: Senior Transportation PlannerJob Family: Supply ChainCompany: Life FitnessJob Location: Life Fitness Franklin ParkCountry: U.S.State/Province: IllinoisCity: Franklin ParkSalary/Hourly: SalariedRequisition #: 2060Work Week: Hours per Week: 40External Job Description : PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Planning, coordinating and schedule shipments from multiple locations optimizing transportation costs while meeting customer expectations.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:* Utilize routing information to create load plans for designated shipping locations.* Coordinate the consolidation of product from multiple shipping locations.* Optimize the mode, time, and cost of shipments.* Plan shipping routes that optimize transportation costs.* Provide carriers with required documentation for load scheduling.* Communicate with and schedule freight carriers.* Manage trailer pools.* Determine carrier and mode of shipments utilizing routing guide and freight matrix.* Work with shipping locations identifying schedule and mode of transportation.* Complete freight quotes and routing requests.* Track and trace shipments as required.* Perform Oracle Pick Release, Trip Building, and Order Management functions as needed.* Coordinate shipment schedule with warehouse coordinators and carriers.* For export shipments, assure that all required documentation are prepared accurately and submitted on-time.* If applicable, maintain documents required for duty drawback submission.* Assist and support Distribution and Transportation teams.* Complete or assist with miscellaneous projects as needed.Job Requirements: EXPERIENCE:* 2 to 4+ years of transportation or distribution related activities.* Transportation or International Export knowledge.EDUCATION:* BS/BA in related field or equivalent experience.var isResizable = false; function noOp() function createTarget(form) else if(typeof(form.args)=="undefined") if(form.args.indexOf(""); form.args += eval(_args[i][0]) + _args[i][1]; } } form.args = form.args.replace(/ /g,""); _win = window.open('',form.target,form.args); if(typeof(focus)=="function") _win.focus(); form.submit(); return false; }function MenuValidateForm() } return true; }

Job Title: Supply Chain Customer Support/Transportation Specialist Company: Volt Information Sciences Location: Chicago, IL Description: Click here Supply Chain Customer Support/Transportation Specialist Posted on:02/02/10 Job Number: Register to View -20-255003   Add to Cart   Email to a Friend Location: Chicago, IL Description: Volt Workforce Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Customer Support & Transportation Specialist for one of our clients in downtown Chicago. For over 100 years, this Fortune 500 organization has been pioneering some of the best brands in the industry. With many awards under their belt, including 'Supplier of the Year,' 'Workplace Award,' and 'Leadership Platinum Award,' our client is committed to excellence. The Customer Support & Transportation Specialist will be responsible for receiving inbound calls from customers, resolving customer situations, processing orders for customers, scheduling shipments, tracking shipments & other logistics duties, researching client information using SAP, performing various supply chain duties to ensure customer deliveries are on time and accurate, and importing data into SAP. Volt Workforce Solutions is an international leader in offering human resource solutions for our customers. Publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (VOL), Volt has been in business for 59 years, has over 300 locations in the United States and Canada, and has operations in over 15 countries across the world. Volt offers industry leading benefits as we strive to be recognized as the employer of choice by our employees. Volt Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements: Bachelors Degree is required for the position along with 2+ years of supply chain, customer support, and transportation experience in a consumer products environment. 2+ years of SAP experience is also required for consideration. Strong logistics experience in a customer delivery environment is needed for the position. Type: CONTRACT Duration: 365+ Days Payrate: $17.00 - $17.50 Hourly DOE Contact: Volt Workforce Solutions 311 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 2300 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: Register to View Fax: Register to View Register to View

Job Title: Transportation Planner Company: Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation Location: Chicago, IL Description: Applicant Home Job Description Job Title: Transportation Planner Job ID: 113462 Location: IL - Chicago Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Summary Responsible for the coordination and execution of the strategic transportation plan for inbound material/outbound customer shipments and inter-company transfers of multiple facilities.  Utilize Oracle transportation management system (OTM) to perform daily job function.  Interact with facilities, carriers, regional support staff, customer service and management daily. Responsibility ¿ Planning Order Releases: Understanding and knowledge of the logic behind planning orders into shipments. What impact dates, rates, mode and constraints have on determining if an order plans successfully.  ¿ Consolidations/Multi-stops: Gain working knowledge of how OTM consolidates orders/multi-stops and ability to manually consolidate orders when opportunities present themselves. ¿ Tendering Shipments: Become familiar with the tendering process such as sequential tendering, acceptance and declinations of shipments. Understanding the status of shipments and where they are in the tendering process.  Ensure shipment tenders are going optimal mode and carrier. ¿ Carrier Management: Maintains on-going relationship with carriers.  Monitor and communicate carrier¿s performance, capacity, tender acceptance ratio and other metrics with Regional Logistics Managers (RLM) and Operations Manager regularly.   ¿ Interaction with RLM¿s: Ongoing discussions with RLM¿s to ensure optimal route guide, adequate carrier capacity is available, route guide lanes are established, and OTM and ERP systems are updated. ¿ Yard Management: Work with facilities and carriers to ensure the proper trailer pool is maintained in the drop yard at all times. ¿ Site Management: Daily communications with the facilities ensuring needs are met and exceptions are addressed. ¿ Track and Tracing:  Confirm all shipments are picked up as scheduled and delivered on-time.  Communicates issues to appropriate parties, along with corrective action and updated information. ¿ OTM: Learn functionality of Oracle transportation management system.  Gain understanding of the configuration and maintenance of OTM. ¿ And other responsibilities as directed. Education & Work Experience Bachelor¿s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or five or more years related transportation/supply chain experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience with TMS systems- Oracle transportation management system a plus Knowledge of transportation processes, modes and terminology. Proficiency in PC applications, MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word and Access); understanding of ERP and Operations applications Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage time, set priorities, meet time requirements and commitments. Strong problem solving, analytical and negotiations skills. Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time. Vision Smurfit-Stone will be recognized as North America's premier packaging company working as ONE team to deliver exceptional value to our customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities in which we do business. Values We will achieve our vision by creating and living a culture that embraces our core values:  Quality, Safety, Customer Satisfaction, Value Creation, Ethical Behavior, Productivity, Environmental Responsibility. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Smurfit-Stone to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, handicap, disability, or because he or she is a disabled veteran or a Vietnam Era Veteran. http://gwbpn10.smurfit.com/psc/psxpus/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBLhttp://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/smurfit_wkdiversity/a20751887a8c950195e44d83263b503e.html

Job Title: Transportation Coordinator Company: Location: Rockford, IL Description: The Transportation Coordinator, manages all aspects of shipments made within a 250 mile radius of the terminal. regionally as well as nationally, Maintains an excellent working relationship with customers and drivers by responding to all inquiries and complaints in a courteous and efficient manner.?