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TRANSPORATION PLANNER I

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About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.


Compensation:
50-55K

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Base Location: Meridian


The Transportation Planner I is responsible for learning and performing the daily transportation activities across multiple Woodgrain facilities in support of the Transportation Planners. This position will perform specific tasks dedicated to the use of the corporate SAP Transportation Management system for outbound and inbound carrier selection based on cost, service, and level of commitment. Other activities include shipment expediting, reroutes, returns, track and trace. The Transportation Planner I will coordinate and provide customer service support to plant Shipping and Production personnel, Account Managers, Finance, Sales, and Customers related to transportation and logistics services provided by Woodgrain

Responsibilities
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  • Train on the effective and efficient use of SAP and SAP TM.
  • Plan all outbound customer delivery orders and tender freight to external carriers. Where applicable, schedule delivery orders for private fleet - maximizing trailer cube and minimizing miles driven while also reducing empty miles.
  • Utilize the SAP Transportation Management TM system to plan, schedule, and route supplier pickups as backhaul returns.
  • Coordinate backhauls with other Planners.
  • Monitor service level performance and meet internal reporting requirements.
  • Review transportation metrics to suggest and implement steps to achieve improvements.
  • Maintenance and input of all transportation data in SAP TM; including freight rates, and carrier assignment and prioritization.
  • Cross train with other functions within the transportation department.
  • Collaboration and communication with Sales and plant Shipping and Production personnel to ensure transportation service levels and costs are optimized and customer delivery requirements are met.
  • Displays High Integrity and Honesty (character); Collaboration and Teamwork; Solves Problems and Analyzes Issues; Technical/Professional Expertise; Takes Initiative
  • Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant experience

    • Minimum 2 Years extensive experience in Transportation Planning Operations
    • Individual should have strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs and have moderate understanding of ERP and TMS applications, preferably SAP.
    • Highly analytical with the ability to understand and resolve complex operational issues involving numerous ever-changing variables and constraints.
    • Creativity to identify new methods and processes, determine impact, and develop implementation plan.
    • Good listening, organizational, and time management skills. Should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks and the ability to work independently.
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate with personnel in other business departments and functions.
    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Individual should have the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and also have data analysis and reporting experience.
    • Ability to prepare and format reports.


Summary of Company Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) with a Company Match
  • Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)


Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.

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