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Overview:
Blommer has been providing delicious, high quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!
Job Summary:
Join Blommer! We offer HEALTH & DENTAL BENEFITS DAY 1 OF HIRE! Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package and 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday!
Blommer has been providing delicious, high quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!
Job Summary:
The Transportation Planner is responsible for load planning and execution of outbound shipments from Blommer production facilities to customers and regional distribution centers. The Transportation Planner evaluates, modifies and executes the TMS optimized outbound shipment solution system and tenders to Blommer approved carriers to provide the appropriate service while managing transportation costs. This position establishes strong working relationships with all Blommer logistics service providers and serves as a key point of contact for issue resolution. The Transportation Planner will assist in securing capacity and ensuring timely and pick-up and delivery of product. This role is also responsible for supporting all carrier contract administrations, carrier rate and capacity analysis, developing transportation management tools as well as creating, monitoring and leading initiatives to take inefficient transportation related costs out of the system.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the shipment of products from the various manufacturing sites to point of delivery.
- Sources freight to carriers providing cost effective routing and reduced transit times.
- Using TMS system, tender loads to carriers securing best price and service to meet customer expectation.
- Recommends optimal transportation solution utilizing Less Than Truckload (LTL), Truck Load (TL) Intermodal, Consolidation, and Continuous Move methods.
- Provide daily follow up with carriers on missed pick-ups, confirming pick up and on time delivery to customer.
- Respond timely and professionally to customers by telephone, e-mail or in person in order to respond to inquiries.
- As requested trace shipments and report requested information to customer service. As needed communicate and manage order date changes with carriers
- Refer unresolved issues to Corporate Logistics Manager in a timely manner.
- Responsible for carrier contract administration. Source carrier capacity and pricing to deliver service and cost targets.
- Monitor compliance with Blommer transportation providers to ensure volume and service commitments.
- Provide TMS improvement recommendations for Blommer transportation team.
- Develop and report carrier scorecards; track cost saving initiatives.
- Develop, analyze, and report Transportation Operations, Cost, and Service KPI’s.
- Creates optimal freight movements maximizing cube, cartons and weight.
- Minimizes out of route miles and reduces stop-offs for improved carrier sourcing and acceptance.
- Synergizes plant inbound carrier selection with outbound delivery carriers and continue to develop Backhaul opportunities.
- Assesses carrier capacity and lane performance ratings. Evaluates and reports on carrier performance including acceptance/decline rates for load tendering, on time pickup and delivery performance.
- Reports on and tracks all vendor service issues directly involving carriers. Develops daily plan of action for resolving carrier issues. Partners with Customer Service and Sales as necessary, expediting high priority freight.
- Special projects as assigned or directed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Finance, or equivalent professional experience commensurate with requirements.
- 3-5 years of experience in transportation, specifically carrier management/procurement or similar environment within a manufacturing environment with strong customer orientation. Knowledge of North American transportation practices, procedures and regulations. Knowledge of Domestic Transportation modes including Truckload, Intermodal, Less Than Truckload, Consolidation and Continuous Move solutions. Experience in traffic operations, dispatching, and with TMS systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, knowledgeable in developing and using spreadsheets.
Our hiring process is adapted to the challenges of the times. We work with applicants who need accommodations throughout the hiring process and will assist those who need help interviewing virtually. The health and safety of all current and prospective employees is our top priority. Precautionary measures at our facilities include health and temperature checks, increased cleaning of common areas, limiting visitors, and limiting travel.
Blommer Chocolate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
