Rinchem Company Inc Hiring for Transportation Planner Job at Albuquerque, NM Full Time

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the North American Planning Manager, Transportation Planners are responsible for: Assisting in overseeing the logistics of Rinchem’s North America operations. The Planner will ensure safe, cost-effective, profitable, and timely movement of hazardous chemicals and wastes while promoting compliance with DOT and IMDG regulations. The Planners will act as an SME for certain sales activities to grow the Rinchem business with the Business Development team. This position is intended to increase the profit and operational efficiency of the company. Planners will create, recommend, and implement solutions to customer’s needs and provide follow-up to ensure that the customer’s expectations are met. Planners will stay highly conversant in the needs of the Transportation industry, Rinchem Operational needs, environmental regulations, industry practices, and all Federal and State Regulations.

Attributes: L_ist at least FIVE essential Caliper Competencies._

· Influence and Persuasion

· Thoroughness

· Process Management

· Assertiveness

· Abstract Reasoning

· Composure and Resiliency

Qualifications:

· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects and tasks during the workday.

Experience and Education:

· Bachelor’s degree or comparable alternative of transportation experience

· At least 2 years of experience of progressive transportation management setting

· 2 years’ experience in customer facing setting

· Knowledge of DOT, EPA, IATA, IMDG and other applicable federal and state regulations

Communication Skills:

· Ability to initiate and maintain relationships with internal and external customers

· Ability to initiate and maintain relationships with Carriers

· Ability to speak effectively and persuasively before groups of customers or other CSC’s

Computer Skills:

· Ability to learn transportation system(s) of record

· Proficiency in applicable programs

· MS Office suite skills and experience (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint)

· Familiarity with process deviation and corrective action systems and ability to help determine root cause and make suggestions for continuous improvement

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Must be able to successfully complete U.S. DOT Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Course
• Ability to learn and maintain a working knowledge of all regulatory subject matter needed to maintain compliance in transportation activities

Other Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential

· Self-directed and motivated; able to take initiative on one’s own

· Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

· Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly

· Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating

· Develop ideas, collaborate with others, present persuasive arguments and successfully deploy continuous improvement initiatives

Other Qualifications:

• As this position is customer facing some evenings or weekends may be required at times. This includes answering company issued cell phone and replying to emails in a timely fashion

. Primary Responsibilities of the Job:

• Order Entry
• Load planning for Rinchem’s North American OTR Freight
• Carrier & Customer Negotiations
• Carrier Management
• Optimization of Rinchem’s freight with internal assets and partner carriers
• Freight Audit & Bill Pay prep
• Assists other Planners with daily activities as needed
• Customer interface via ChemStar, email, phone, or through customer owned systems
• Load Management
• Assigned Customer accounts
• Metrics and Reports as required
• Quote management
• TMS System accuracy
• RLS & RTT Training Compliance
• Ensure that Job-Breakdown’s, Work Instructions, SOPs and regulations are followed
• Work with other Planners to improve Safety, Accuracy and Productivity

· Ensure contracted carriers comply with shipping requirements and operate in compliance with regulations while meeting Rinchem and customer expectations

· Maintains a solid relationship with customers in collaboration with Rinchem Business Development Team and GTO Planning Manager as Transportation SME for US Domestic Logistics. Ensures all expectations are being met or exceed, looks for additional opportunities to create new business solutions

· Collaborate with Customer Advocate teams on Quarterly Business Reviews and Continuous Improvement Plans for assigned customers

· Performs general administrative work for the CSC as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No