Transportation Capacity Planner

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $70,000 - 85,000 base salary * + annual bonus
• This is a hybrid position with 2 days remote
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  Medical, dental and vision options

  
  
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Transportation Planner, Capacity is a key part of Novolex's Supply Chain organization. In this role you will manage the transportation planning process of one or multiple shipping locations in our network. This will require an individual who is a self-starter, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a "business owner" mentality. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of our Transportation Center of Excellence! Come join a dynamic team and set the bar for excellence!

• Plan loads in a timely manner while also ensuring optimal cost, service, and strategy.
• Align planning strategy with warehouse and plant capacity.
• Monitor TMS results regarding optimization, carrier tender acceptance delays, and issue resolution - drive corrective action.
• Monitor delays in carriers providing delivery appointments and dock date appointments and address with carrier base
• Manage routing guide compliance and opportunistically leverage the Dynamic Pricing Discovery strategy (DPD).
• Build and maintain carrier relationships to support the business.
• Hold carriers accountable for service and capacity commitments.
• Partner and collaborate with other functional areas as needed (Customer Service, Operations, Supply Chain Planning, etc...)
• Manage HOT loads with short lead time requests.
• Plan inbound domestic loads.
• Identify new lanes without a defined routing guide and assist carrier managers in establishment
• Work with Carrier Management team to take corrective action on lanes that have consistent routing guide failures.
• Collaborate with carriers on their network capabilities with a large focus on executing PTVE lanes.
• Cross-train and provide coverage for Transportation Planners across all COE functions.
• Be part of a fun and dynamic team that likes to win!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of logistics/customer service experience
• Knowledge of the transportation industry
• Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work comfortably in a collaborative team environment
• A "can do" attitude and the drive to back it up

Preferred

• BA/BS in Logistics or Business
• Knowledge of SAP
• Experience with Transportation Management System applications (BlueYonder/JDA preferred)
• Experience with transportation visibility and dock appointment software (FourKites preferred)
• Previous experience with Tableau

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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