Transportation Planner Assistant; Temp

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States

Responsibilities-

• Download data and assess orders that are due/overdue and will be completed that night
• Tender loads to carriers on time in Smart bench
• Schedule pickup appointments on time based on an equal hourly capacity
• Release loads to the Warehouse Management System on time
• Follow up with carrier and warehouse to maximize on-time truck arrival & shipping
• Follow up with the carrier to secure
• Relay delivery appointment reschedule requests on time
• Validate events during transit, such as accessorial charges
• Draft and submit daily closing reports regarding missed pickups, recovery/rescheduling status, remaining overdue orders, and how to clear them out

Requirements-

• Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred
• A degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is a plus
• 1+ years of experience in data entry
• 3-4 years of customer service experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain or procurement
• Able to work occasional overtime hours
• Proficient in MS Excel (intermediate or better preferred)
• Experience/knowledge with Supply Chain Management Systems (TMS, WMS preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and team player
• Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and ability to prioritize tasks during time-sensitive situations