Transportation Planner

Job ID: 530032

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions.

We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America.

We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products.

Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Transportation Planner is responsible for scheduling/routing fleet and hired haul shipments for the manufacturing plant & distribution yard located in Shakopee, MN.

They will seek to optimize efficiency of shipments by effectively utilizing equipment through planning backhaul loads and maximizing drivers' hours of service.

Job Location

This position is based out of our facility in Shakopee, MN.

Job Responsibilities



* Review open orders and delivery windows to prioritize scheduling of fleet and hired carriers


* Coordinate regional shipment requests to optimize routing


* Maintain shipping information using Oracle Transportation Management software including carrier assignment, rating accuracy, scheduling, and equipment requirements


* Serve as the carrier point of contact, locating capacity to meet variable shipping volumes, negotiating spot rates, communicating delivery instructions to carriers, and ensuring proper insurance and safety requirements are met


* Review carrier accounts to identify issues and file claims for damage or missing product


* Communicate delivery schedules to customers and prepare associated shipping documents as required


* Coordinate with production and sales team to expedite and trace shipments


* Audit and maintain driver files and records including hours of service, accidents, and violations to ensure compliance with DOT and government regulations

Job Requirements



* Minimum two year degree in business or related field or equivalent in experience, training or education


* Logistics experience with working knowledge of DOT regulations and scheduling of internal fleet equipment


* Strong language, mathematical, and computer skills


* Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills

Compensation



* The hourly pay rate is $22-$22.50/hr


* 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program


* Short-term and long-term disability benefits


* Life insurance


* Health, dental, and vision insurance


* Paid time off


* Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You



* Highly competitive base pay


* Comprehensive medical, dental a...