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Transportation Planner Analyst

Tate & Lyle
Decatur, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025 CLOSED ON 1/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planner Analyst position at Tate & Lyle?

Role Purpose:

To ensure that Tate and Lyle / CP Kelco products are transported to our customers in the most efficient, timely and cost effective manner.

The ideal candidate will possess a can do positive attitude, a documented history of success in transportation that includes coordination of load planning, carrier and capacity management, rate analysis/negotiations, accounts payable, claims resolution.

Main accountabilities:

  • Responsible for load planning within the TMS system.
  • Capacity management with T&L & CP Kelco asset based carriers and freight brokers.
  • Manage claim process for truck load and LTL damaged goods including investigation, filing, negotiation, settlement, collection and documentation.
  • Research and analyze delivery methods schedules to minimize costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Track, trace, and report status of outbound loads as well as inbound stock transfers
  • Relationship management with the T&L and CP Kelco carrier network.
  • Monitor cargo value to match with carrier selection to minimize risk exposure.
  • Perform routing analysis as requested
  • Perform route efficiency and cost savings analysis
  • Price delivery portion of new business proposals
  • Frequent interactions with T&L and CP Kelco 3rd party warehouse and plant locations.
  • Exception management within the TMS system.
  • Negotiation of spot rates with both van and bulk carriers.
  • Management of accessorial related charges.
  • Monitor dock and load out scheduling at T&L and CP Kelco warehouses and plants.
  • Proactive interaction with Customer Service to address service related issues.
  • Help develop and implement routing changes as needed.
  • Work with Accounts Payable to assist in auditing and addressing freight discrepancies

Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $81,000 Annually

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverages

  • Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave

  • 401K with company match

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Additional benefits at not cost to employee such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!

In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities.

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California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

Salary : $55,000 - $81,000

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