[Hiring] Transportation Planner @generis Tek

Role Description

We have a Contract role for a Transportation Planner-Remote for a client in Racine, WI.

• Location: Remote (candidates need to be located in the Wisconsin/Illinois area)
• Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm
• Project Duration: 1 year of a contract
• Pay Rate: $22/hr on W2

Position Purpose:

• Identify, develop, and monitor the transportation requirements for the movement of all raw materials, components, non-finished and finished goods shipments within the U.S., and to and from Canada and Mexico.
• Maintain high levels of service at a fair market cost.
• Daily interaction with Supply Chain Managers, Customer Service, Planning, Logistics, and Transportation Companies to proactively assess and manage transportation-related activity.
• Requires excellent prioritization and organization skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Serve as transportation lead for specific shipping points to meet business needs.
• Tender, track and report shipments utilizing TMS.
• Monitor carrier performance; manage transportation-related issues with customers.
• Process and track shipments for expedites, out of territory, trans-ships, and returns.
• Obtain rates from carriers for new lanes and setup lane for load tendering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
• Microsoft Office/365 (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• 0-2 years’ experience in a customer service role.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels of an organization internally and externally.
• Excellent Communication Skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to devote strong attention to detail while multitasking in a fast-paced work environment.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain oriented disciplines.
• Preferred: Experience with Retail Link or TMS e2open (ideal).

Requirements

• Remote, but candidates need to be located in the Wisconsin/Illinois area.
• Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $22/hr on W2.
• 1 year contract duration.

Company Description

Generis Tek is a boutique IT/professional staffing firm based in the Chicago area. We offer both contingent labor and permanent placement services to several Fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and building lasting relationships with our clients, consultants, and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients’ specific needs and working closely with our consultants to create the right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our clients' most trusted business partner.