Transportation Planner

Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. With approximately 6,300 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day. Domtar’s principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of companies. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.  Domtar’s Packaging mill in Kingsport, TN is searching for an experienced Transportation Planner.

 

The Transportation Planner is a key transportation role with the movement of materials to and from the Kingsport Packaging Mill.  The preferred candidate will have a background in the manufacturing and distribution environment with heavy truck transportation and strong customer service experience. This position will be involved with the day-to-day coordination of all logistical activities required to ensure we provide the on-time delivery service our customers deserve. The individual will be required to provide clear communication to sales service, planning and our many supply chain partners to ensure a detailed and accurate exchange of information. This position will participate in carrier onboarding, rate negotiations, safety initiatives, as well as managing and solving critical transportation problems while working to reduce overall transportation costs to Domtar.