What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Transportation Planner - Kimball International, Jasper, IN position at Kimball International?
The Kimball International Transportation Planner responsible for the plannings sales order from international suppliers to customer delivery sites.
Responsibilities:
- Participates with Freight forwarder, dray carrier, the customer and account manager in developing the transportation plans to meet delivery requirements for all orders/projects.
- Provides ocean, air, and ground freight quotes when requested.
- Track containers from origin to final destination.
- Confirm delivery appointment have been schedule with the customer and the appointment have been updated (date and time) in the Date Change App.
- Follow up with the freight forwarder/dray carrier to ensure containers will arrive at there schedule delivery appointment time. Update Date Change App as containers delivery.
- Handles requests for expedite and exception shipments; offer options and alternatives.
- Create freight GRN’s for all international shipments.
- Manage accessorial charges process. Communicates charges to the KH Account Manager via email or Date Change app. Provide spreadsheet with final charges when all containers have delivered.
- Builds and maintains good working relationships with all logistics services providers; including international freight forwarders, warehouse operators and domestic carriers.
- Assists with Logistics performance measures.
- Help with on-time ship, carrier rejects, exceptions, truckload details, etc.
- Receive and maintain OS&D (over, short and damaged) reports from carriers.
- Know and understand International freight terms.
- Complete Customs Compliance audits of import shipments to ensuring accuracy of entry.
Skills to Perform This Role:
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to give balanced feedback
- Ability to keep humor in the workplace
- Ability to build and sustain relationships
- Trustworthy and dependable
- Good people skills
Communication Skills
- Excellent communication skills in dealing with customers, suppliers and employees
- Ability to communicate logistics issues
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
- Good listening, written and verbal skills
Business Skills
- Good business understanding of sales, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain
- Must have a sound business knowledge
- Must be results focused
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient in MS Office applications
Technical Skills
- Ability to implement continuous improvement in business processes
- Good organizational skills
- Good team building and participation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Must have initiative and a sense of urgency
The ideal candidate will located near Jasper, IN and work primarily from of our headquarters.
