Transportation Planner

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The Transportation Planner will be responsible for daily activities regarding freight shipments from Nokian Tyres’ North American warehouses to customers. He/She will ensure timely, efficient and cost effective transport of goods. In close collaboration with the Procurement team, he/she will monitor carrier performance to contract terms and support strong vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Create/manage daily load planning process for Nokian Tyres regional warehouses using TMS or other applications.
• Work with Warehouse Operation teams to resolve load plan issues and facilitate on time shipping
• Liaise with the Logistics Manager and other personnel to develop and drive cost savings initiatives within the network, seek innovative opportunities to streamline processes, and make recommendations to automate & improve efficiency while maintaining exceptional on-time service
• Identify and communicate any exception/at-risk shipments, and develop/offer solutions to ensure timely flow of goods.
• Manage carrier partners to ensure daily execution of all movements, review performance and develop/design improvements to the supply chain, based on business priorities
• Uphold Nokian mission and values, and demonstrate supporting behaviors in day-to-day actions
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher learning institution preferred
• Minimum 2 years of logistics experience, preferably in a transportation planning role or operational cross-dock environment
• Bi-lingual (English and French) preferred
• Experience with Oracle EBS and TMS systems preferred
• Advanced level proficiency in MS-Excel
• Ability to work well in a matrixed team environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Lean / process improvement tools experience and interest in advancing applied knowledge in this area
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States - this position will not offer relocation or visa sponsorship
• Ability to attend scheduled meetings at the Dayton, TN Factory.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) eligible after one month
• 401(k) matching 100% on first 5%
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite fitness facility (if applicable)
• Fitness reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Short term incentive plan (if applicable)
• Profit sharing

Nokian Tyres is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.