Transportation Planner

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Transportation Planner to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Operations-Transportation, this role is responsible for planning specific locations and accountability for identified projects or analyses. Approximately 75% of the day-to-day function will be transportation operations focused, through managing the carriers and warehouses within our network. This would include interacting with the warehouse/manufacturing facilities and supporting carrier base. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maximizing the efficiency of carrier's service through the use of a transportation management system (TMS).

The Planner will be responsible for the management of relationships with the current carrier base to meet customer service demands. This individual will also look for and analyze new opportunities that will enhance the logistics network. Approximately 25% of the role will include Project or Analytical work. These projects will be current needs and identified at the time of the position. The candidate will learn both Transportation operations and analytics and have opportunities to deliver real results to the organization, while gaining valuable industry experience. This is a remote position but the applicant must be based in the USA.

Transportation Planner:

• Responsible for tracking all freight through the delivery process.
• Accountable for all service KPI's; Perform analysis on performance trends.
• Resolve chronic service and capacity issues; ensure carriers are performing to expectations and maintain corrective action plans for those that are not. Proactively identify problems and swiftly work with senior management to implement the appropriate solution.
• Evaluate shipments, consolidate loads, and select the most cost-effective method of delivery.
• Be the liaison between the transportation department and other internal departments.
• Coordinate and review daily routing for improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with customer service to adjust deliveries when requested by customers.
• Coordinate schedules for various warehouse and plant shipping and receiving docks.
• Work in conjunction with the operations manager to contain rate and accessorial charges.
• Manage daily delivery programs and suggest updated carrier commitment levels., especially during seasonal and customer peaks.
• Ensure that the plan is in accordance with all the company's strategies, goals, objectives, and procedures while meeting its financial commitments.
• Manage the primary activities of the deployment and delivery cycle including planning (load building and mode/carrier selection), execution (tendering, track trace and scheduling), and reporting (performance to budget, compliance).

Requirements:

• Degree in business administration, supply chain, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years work experience, strong business, and broad supply chain acumen
• Advance experience in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Charts, Graphs minimum required), as well as Power BI.
• Experience with ERP and TMS (Microsoft Dynamics 365 and e2open BluJay a plus).
• Demonstrated analytical, business process and problem-solving experience.
• Prior experience engaging cross-functional teams designed to identify analytical and savings efficiencies and design solutions.
• Self-starter who thrives working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-oriented environment.
• Creative and innovative thinker with proven ability to drive results.
• Proven organizational and priority setting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Transportation Management System (TMS) experience strongly preferred.
• Must have the ability to interface with carrier's representatives.

External Recruitment Process:

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.