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Transportation Load Planner Jobs in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA at Ursus
Job Title: Transportation Load Planner
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Pay Range: $23.91/hr
Duration: 1 year
Top 3 Skills:
1-3 years’ experience in a supply chain role.
1-3 years’ experience with desktop & ERP applications.
Transportation load planning experience (highly desired).
Summary
Optimize shipments within ERP and TMS systems.
Balance cost-effectiveness with service excellence.
Ensure seamless transportation of shipments through Clorox networks and customer distribution centers.
Focus on efficient space utilization.
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM.
Job Description:
Daily Load Planning Execution:
Execute freight-to-trade loads (freight orders) within the S4
HANA TM Module.
Maximize on-time delivery metrics and truckload utilization.
Interact with order management teams to address and resolve load-related issues.
Transportation Profile Refinement:
Review and refine transportation profiles.
Optimize load utilization while minimizing the risk of product displacement or order cuts.
Exception Resolution:
Document and escalate new exceptions as they arise.
Address load planning exceptions promptly.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Logistics and Customer Operations to enhance performance.
TM Master Data Management:
Understand TM master data requirements.
Validate parameters to optimize the TM module.
Provide recommendations for optimization opportunities.
Standard Operating Procedures:
Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.
Requirements:
1-3 years’ experience in a supply chain role.
1-3 years’ experience with desktop & ERP applications.
Transportation load planning experience (highly desired).
Experience managing transportation providers and other 3rd parties (e.g., Uber Freight, LTL/TL providers).
Legally authorized to work in the United States (employment eligibility verification required).
Ability to travel as needed for strategic planning.
Skills & Abilities:Minimum:
Transportation Knowledge: Familiarity with general transportation requirements (e.g., lanes, weight limits).
Customer Focus: General knowledge of customer requirements (customer-facing experience is a plus).
Collaboration: Ability to partner with business, IT teams, and third-party vendors.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
SAP & Transportation Planning: Understanding of SAP and transportation planning.
ERP Cross-Module Understanding: Familiarity with the Transportation Module, Material Master, and Sales Document within ERP.
Desirable:
Broad understanding of the end-to-end supply chain.
Education Level/Degree:
Minimum: High School Diploma required.
Preferred: Degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or logistics management.
Equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree.
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Title: Transportation Load Planner
Company: Ursus
Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Category: Transportation, Supply Chain/Logistics
