Position Purpose:

Continuously monitor transportation activities to successfully achieve desired service level and company goals, while reducing. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

Ensure on-time and accurate transportation planning for all outbound and inbound package movements
Develop and sustain carrier relationships
Provide daily management of transportation operations
Evaluate and implement continuous improvement on freight service and freight cost
Develop operational metrics and report on freight costs
Become the key point of contact for SAP-TM responsibilities
Coordinate with production planning, sales, customer service and terminals to achieve on-time service results
Review new carriers and rate competitiveness

Education, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain or equivalent qualified experience.
A minimum of 2 years Transportation experience focusing on carrier sourcing or operations
Industry experience preferred: Automotive, Retail, Carrier, or 3PL.
Experience in LTL, TL, and Intermodal carriers desired
Proficient in MS-Office and SAP
Hazardous materials certification desired
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve and identify trends
High degree of integrity
Knowledge of transportation laws, freight tariffs, and distribution methods
Self-motivated. Works well under pressure and a sense of urgency
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
Company-matching 401(k) plan
Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
Company-paid identity theft insurance
Company-paid disability
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Company-paid employee assistance program
Paid time off and paid holidays
Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World’s brands include a full line of PEAK® Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF® Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE® PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge® SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge® Heat Transfer Fluid.

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

Employee-focused medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefit rewards
Paid time off supporting a healthy work life balance
Above market company-matching 401(k) plan with company-paid financial planning advisors
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance with optional voluntary life and AD&D benefits
Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible spending and employer-funded health savings accounts
Company-paid long-term care coverage
Company-paid employee assistance program
Additional benefits included: tuition reimbursement, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance

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Transportation Planner