Transportation Planner

The Transportation Planner is responsible for coordinating, routing, and scheduling all outbound shipments to ensure timely, cost-effective, and accurate delivery to customers. This role requires strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and collaboration across logistics, customer service, and warehouse teams.

Responsibilities:

• Close, route, and schedule outbound shipments daily, ensuring all required shipping documentation is accurate and complete.
• Select cost-effective and reliable carriers based on pricing and availability.
• Coordinate proactively with carriers on urgent or non-standard shipments.
• Maintain communication with Customer Service regarding special delivery instructions.
• Update supervisors and team members on shipment statuses and resolved issues.
• Track and follow all outstanding issues to full resolution.
• Communicate special instructions to warehouse picking teams.
• Evaluate weather conditions and adjust shipment plans accordingly.
• Provide departmental coverage during supervisor absences.
• Assist with UPS order pulling, invoicing, and receiving as needed.
• Adapt to new processes with accountability and a willingness to learn.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience in logistics, transportation, or related field.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with a TMS or ERP preferred.
• Basic Excel and Word proficiency.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods of time while performing data entry, documentation, and communication tasks.
• Ability to stand, walk, or remain on feet for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift).
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly; occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs. with assistance or equipment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in warehouses or production environments that may involve variable temperatures, noise, and moving equipment.
• Ability to operate or work near forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment (if applicable to the role).
• Ability to visually inspect materials, paperwork, or shipments with sufficient visual acuity for accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, via radio, or by phone.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Benefits:

Tower Sealants offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. This includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, access to an On-Site Clinic, and Voluntary Life Insurance options. Additionally, we offer a Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for both healthcare and dependent care, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage. Employees can also take advantage of our 401(K) plan with Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursement, and Education & Development programs. We prioritize mental wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and offer a range of Voluntary Benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

At Tower Sealants., we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We strictly prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition, or any other characteristic protected by law.