Memphis Transportation Planner

Position Title:

Transportation Planner

Pay Rate: $65,000 - $85,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. PL may vary by experience.

PL: 8

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

Physical

Location:

Corporate Headquarters, Memphis, TN

• Create executable and timely transportation plans for assigned facilities through the utilization of supply chain operating model processes
• Ensure shipments are monitored and exceptions resolved prior to failures and within SLA expectations
• Achieve performance measures:
  Vehicle Weights, Routing Guide Adherence, Cost to Serve, Best Mode, Open Door Time, Direct Loading, On Time Pickup/Delivery
• Build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholder groups, both internal and external, to meet cost and service objectives
• Proactively respond to requests utilizing knowledge of up and down stream business processes
• Work with our sourcing partners to understand trends, obstacles, and opportunities for improvements
• Lead/participate in deliberate/continuous improvement projects
• Identify, develop, and implement freight/cost saving initiatives
• Understand and follow policies, procedures, and best practices established for managing transportation planning
• Provide feedback on carrier performance to motor and rail carrier managers
• Able to gather and analyze data to identify opportunities and track performance
• On-call coverage of nights, weekends, and holidays is a requirement

• Bachelor degree required, preferably in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering
• 2+ years of supply chain experience preferred
• Experience in the paper & packaging industry strongly preferred
• Demonstrates understanding of end to end supply chain processes
• Able to multi-task across several tasks and follows through appropriately to completion
• Ability to achieve results in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to quickly learn new business processes and technology

• Action Oriented
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Customer Focus
• Timely Decision Making
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

• You will have opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to the success of International Paper.
• Our team is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds.
• You will have the opportunity to grow your global business acumen and perspective.

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe.

Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasona or .