Transportation Planner

Job description

Job Status: Full Time / 5 days /  Tues to Sat /  Start time 4:00am / 8 hours

Industry: Transportation / Routing

Macys Furniture Warehouse  Location:  7100 NW 32nd Ave   Miami, FL 33147  

Regions Supporting: Metro Miami Region ./  Supporting up to 25 trucks.

Job Summary Supports residential furniture /home décor delivery routes and driver/laborer performance on a daily basis in single or multiple line of businesses:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish activities. Coordinates daily operational needs with Leadership team.

· Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per  White Glove In-Home  s Furniture /  Werner standards and agreements.

· Reviews weekly demand/ volume for routes, determines potential gains from re-routing, and recommend-routes to the routing specialist.

· Sets and monitors productivity, service, and safety targets for each route and driver.

· Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Previous experience working in a routing capacity required.

· Previous experience support delivery drivers 1-3 years.

· Previous experience working in the transportation, logistics or home décor strongly preferred.

· Flexible hours – able to work weekends

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Computer skills; working knowledge of Windows applications, Microsoft applications.

· Delivery Routing software (Global Positioning System) 1-3 years.

· Proven customer service skills.

· Knowledge of Metro Mrea with the ability to read maps - would be a plus.

· Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and resolve problems.

· Additional skills maybe required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Must successfully complete pre-employment testing / back ground / drug screening.

· Must be able to read and speak the English language.

· Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays, and be available to address operational issues.

Werner Final Mile offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package:

· Health, Dental, life-insurance.

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Company Profile

Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated; medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; expedited; temperature-controlled; and flatbed services. Werner’s Logistics portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, and international services. International services are provided through Werner’s domestic and global subsidiary companies and include ocean, air and ground transportation; freight forwarding; and customs brokerage.