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- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Columbia SC
- Posted
- Sep 25
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The Transportation Planning Coordinator serves as the primary support resource for Transportation Planning operations. This position is primarily responsible for Truck Builder functions, ensuring efficient trailer utilization, load optimization, and transportation execution. In addition, the role serves as the designated backup for Transportation Coordinator, Router, and Dispatcher positions to ensure uninterrupted transportation operations during vacations, absences, peak periods, and other business needs.
The Transportation Planning Coordinator works closely with Transportation, Warehouse, and Sales teams to support operational efficiency, customer service, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'd do
- Utilize Truck Builder software to create and optimize trailer load configurations.
- Maximize trailer cube utilization, weight distribution, safety, and unloading efficiency.
- Analyze and modify load plans to improve operational performance and customer service.
- Collaborate with warehouse operations to ensure successful execution of load plans.
- Respond to load-related concerns and adjust plans as necessary.
- Maintain Truck Builder software parameters and operational planning data.
- Monitor opportunities for continuous improvement in transportation efficiency and trailer utilization.
- Prepare and process transportation reports, route updates, delivery schedules, backhaul documentation, and operational records.
- Collect, track, and maintain transportation performance metrics and departmental reporting.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets, databases, charts, and reports for leadership review.
What they want
- Minimum two years of experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, routing, warehouse administration, or related operations.
- Experience with Truck Builder, routing, dispatching, or transportation planning preferred but not fully required
- Proficiency with Truck Builder software.
- Routing software experience (RoadNet or equivalent preferred).
- Omnitracs and Proof of Delivery systems knowledge preferred.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other business software.
- Ability to generate reports and analyze operational data.
- Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Starts
- 2026-09-25