Supply Chain Planner-Transportation (Hybrid)

Job Category:
Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Family:
Supply Chain Planning
Job Description:
As a Transportation Supply Chain Planner, this partner will assume responsibilities for establishing and maintaining operational relationships with our freight providers. This partner will also own the routing of freight, from the selection of the carrier, through tracking and delivery.
Developing and maintaining a good internal relationship with Customer Service, Distribution, and Supply Chain replenishment partners is essential.
This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule located at our Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The hybrid work schedule is 2 days onsite at Home Office and the remainder from home.
What you'll do:

• Manage the selection and evaluation of carriers to assure quality service and cost requirements are maintained.
• Take ownership and optimize shipment weight, freight expenses, and accessorial charges to ensure Schreiber Foods' cost advantage.
• Cultivate, grow, and maintain strong working relationships with counterparts at partner carriers.
• Analyze volume trends, freight costs, and service trends. Recommend actions to improve quality of service and minimize cost.
• Identify areas of process deficiency and make improvement recommendations that result in reduced waste, lower costs, and/or increased service levels.
• Respond to special requests dealing with availability and timing of deliveries. Identify areas of process deficiency and seek resolution. Work with confidential freight rate information.
• Provide continuous feedback and recommendations to the Transportation team to further optimize the TMS software.
• Provide back-up coverage for TMS support as needed and potential coverage for additional Transportation positions.
• May be required to provide periodic TMS testing and enhancement support as it pertains to the implementation of future systems and potential TMS upgrades. Required to develop comprehensive understanding of TMS.
• Research and resolve all overage, shortage, and damage incidents, and customer complaints. Take corrective action to minimize these incidents.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Distribution, Logistics or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, Distribution, Logistics or related field.
• Supply Chain and data analysis experience a plus.
• Global Transportation and freight claims experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and high initiative to execute daily functions while strategically driving process improvement.
• High level of proficiency with standard PC software and strong data analysis background desired.
• Prior experience with E2Open TMS (FKA BluJay) and FourKites Telematics software is preferred.
• Attention to detail, as well as, a service orientation is required.
• Internal partners: Minimum of 2 years of experience in current role preferred.
• Must have a reliable internet connection (minimum 10 mb download speed) at home for remote and hybrid positions.

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount - about 10% of your earnings - toward your retirement every year. That's a company contribution of around 18% in retirement savings annually!
• Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Earn $ for focusing on your health. Get up to $1,200 for your health savings account each year, plus get reimbursed for fitness membership, equipment or classes.
• Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Give back to the community through your volunteer hours. For every hour you volunteer, you can earn $10 for the nonprofit of your choice. Schreiber also matches your charitable contributions up to $250 every year.
• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

Sound like a company you'd like to be a part of? Click Apply.
Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting@schreiber.com or call 920-437-7601.
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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