Transportation Load Planner - Centralia, MO

Hubbell Incorporated
United States, Missouri, Centralia
210 North Allen Street (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024
Job Overview The Transportation Load Planner is a key role responsible for optimizing the planning, releasing, and scheduling of customer shipments using advanced tools such as SAP ERP and MercuryGate TMS. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient utilization of load capacity, cost minimization, and adherence to customer timelines, surpassing expectations where possible. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our logistics operations run smoothly and efficiently, directly impacting our ability to serve customers effectively and maintain competitive advantage. If you are a dynamic, solutions-focused professional with a passion for supply chain excellence, we encourage you to apply. This position will be a hybrid role with 3 days in the Centralia office each week. A Day In The Life Plan and coordinate customer and inter-company shipments ensuring service standards and schedule requirements are met Manage the release of daily activities to the warehouse floor, ensuring a balanced workload. Analyze material allocations to optimize freight capacity. Provide clear concise instructions and notes to warehouse staff and carriers to convey customer requirements. Collaborate closely with customer service to fulfill service requests effectively. Under the direction of the Transportation Manager, Sr. Distribution Manager, and Freight Fulfillment Manager, select the most cost-effective and efficient carrier or mode of transportation per shipment. Maintain proactive communication with carriers to optimize logistical processes. Liaise with third-party providers to align service delivery with customer expectations. Recommend process/system enhancements to improve service performance. Offer support for SAP, MercuryGate TMS, and other systems by troubleshooting operational and technical issues that impact shipment processes. Provide on-call support after hours during emergencies or severe weather conditions. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Freight Fulfillment Manager. What will help you thrive in this role? Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years' experience in transportation or distribution environment. Proficiency in MercuryGate TMS is preferred but not required. Experience with SAP or other transportation management systems. Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve problems effectively. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships. Highly motivated with a proven track record of delivering results. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Detail-oriented with a capacity to think strategically. Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Adaptability to rapidly changing environments and demands. Willingness to travel as needed (less than 10%). Competencies Communicating and Influencing Customer Focus Continuous Improvement Enabling Execution Initiative and Drive Planning, Organizing, and Decision Making Positive Approach and Stress Tolerance Technology Agility Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe. Hubbell Utility Solutions Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible. Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.