Freight Planner

The ideal candidate will have strong logistics expertise, the ability to manage freight costs, and experience handling damage claims, inventory coordination, and warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and optimize freight shipments using common carriers, FTL, and LTL solutions.
• Work closely with warehouse personnel to ensure seamless order fulfillment, inventory management, and picking processes.
• Analyze and manage freight costs, negotiating rates with carriers to optimize shipping expenses.
• Monitor freight performance, damages, and claims, ensuring timely resolution and reimbursement.
• Coordinate with e-commerce teams to handle shipping logistics for online orders, addressing unique challenges in e-commerce delivery.
• Track and maintain accurate records of shipments, invoices, and claims.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in freight operations and warehouse integration.
• Qualifications:
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in freight planning, logistics, or transportation, with a strong understanding of FTL, LTL, and common carriers.
• Industry Knowledge: Must have e-commerce logistics experience, understanding the unique challenges of online order fulfillment and shipping.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills for carrier contracts and cost management.
• Ability to analyze freight costs and implement cost-saving measures.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations, inventory management, and order picking.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to work with vendors, warehouse staff, and customers.
• Experience handling freight damage claims and ensuring proper resolution.
• Preferred: Proficiency in freight management software and experience with ERP/WMS systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company.
• Paid time off and holidays.

If you have a strong background in freight logistics and e-commerce shipping, along with the ability to manage costs and optimize freight operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role!