Senior Transportation Planner

1 day ago

kansas, United States Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. Full time

Job Description

As a Senior Transportation Planner, you will have overall responsibility for day-to-day load planning execution of multiple modes of transportation (intermodal, truckload, multi-stop, and less-than-truckload) across LSNA’s (Lindt & Sprungli (North America)) most complex and/or highest volume distribution/ manufacturing location(s). Collaborate with customer service across the brands we support (Lindt USA, Ghirardelli, and Russel Stover), distribution centers, carriers, and planning to optimize customer service and operational efficiencies. Work cross-functionally across the supply chain to achieve service and cost targets.



Essential Functions

  • Ability to multitask and work under a demanding, fast paced environment
  • Review shipment routing and freight costs to optimize total distribution cost, while achieving service targets
  • Use knowledge of transit time, carrier base, and cost to successfully assign daily shipments; adjusting pickup and delivery dates as needed
  • Effectively and proactively communicate with customer service, plants/ DCs, and carriers to minimize impact of late / potentially late trucks
  • Coordinate daily load planning across all modes of transportation, reviewing and making recommendations for operational improvements
  • Due to the volume and operational complexities, must be willing to work additional hours during the peak season (4-5 months)
  • Basic understanding of transportation financials to make effective operational decisions.
  • Ensure that carrier(s) follow LSNA protocol: Timely appointing, appropriate drop trailer pools, timely pick-up and delivery, timely status updates, tender acceptance rate, on-time pick up and on-time delivery
  • Work daily within our Transportation Management System (TMS) for operational execution
  • Monitor carrier performance and follow-up with carriers when improvements are needed
  • Approve upcharges and additional costs with carriers when needed
  • Take on special projects and duties as assigned by management



Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or a combination of experience and education
  • Experience in consumer-packaged goods
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Efficient in Microsoft Excel



Preferred Qualifications

  • Transportation/logistics management experience
  • Working knowledge of Transportation Management System (TMS)
  • Experience in refrigerated and less-than-truckload transportation
  • Ability to prioritize and organize assignments
  • Strong analytical skills



Company Description

Lindt and Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the Supply Chain and Business Shared Services Company supporting the Lindt & Sprüngli family of brands (Lindt USA, Ghirardelli Chocolates and Russell Stover Chocolates), headquartered in Kansas City, MO.



Employment by Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, and satisfactory employment and background checks.



Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Principals only, please.

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