What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planner position at Wastequip?
Description
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate rates and secure shipment coverage with approved Wastequip carrier or broker resulting in cost savings and efficient transportation for flatbed, stepdeck, and driveaway services.
- Identify and onboard new carriers and brokers through various means that meet Wastequip service provider requirements.
- Order entry of inbound shipments from suppliers, intercompany shipments, and returns.
- Add and remove shipments to and from load board(s).
- Provide shipping information and documents including but not limited to rate confirmations and bills of lading to carriers, suppliers, customers, and/or Wastequip employees.
- Obtain and record authority and proof of insurance for carriers and brokers as often as necessary.
- Negotiate and approve additional transportation costs such as truck ordered not used fees and detention charges.
- Interact and communicate daily with plant staff to ensure all Wastequip shipments are picked up and delivered on time.
- Aid in development of continuous improvement processes for Wastequip logistics department.
- Reach KPI target numbers for transportation savings and on-time service.
- Position requires working one specific Saturday every other month (6 per year).
Education, Skills and Experience:
- Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Transportation Planning / Freight Brokerage, preferably with experience sourcing flatbed/stepdecks.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Experience developing and maintaining an excellent rapport with carriers and drivers.
- Experience with driveaway services preferred though not expected.
- Excellent, timely, and effective communication skills through various means (phone, text, email, etc).
- Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic.
- Ability to quickly process information and make decisions.
- Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills, and ability to handle conflict.
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
About Wastequip
Founded in 1989, Wastequip is the leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment in North America. We specialize in products, systems and solutions to help you collect, store, transport, and manage a wide range of waste and recyclables. Wastequip is one of the few companies that manufactures a complete line of both steel and plastic waste handling equipment. We built our stress-free solutions with you in mind, making Wastequip the perfect place for one-stop sourcing.
Wastequip’s extensive product selection includes dumpsters, compactors, balers, carts and more. Our products are built to handle collection of household, commercial, and industrial waste and recyclables. Our experienced sales team specializes in assisting customers in finding the right solution for your waste or recycling needs. With facilities across North America, we have the product you need when and where you need it.
