Transportation Planner ll - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

The Opportunity

Our Supply Chain organization in Columbus OH, currently has an opportunity for a Transportation Planner II.

Support and assist the execution of transportation supply chain processes that meet and / or exceed customer expectations and Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain goals and objectives. This position is responsible for scheduling freight and planning daily tactical work associated with transportation.

The scope includes scheduling and planning parcel, less than truckload (LTL), and truckload (TL) shipments including Freight to Customer (FTC), Internal Deployment (ITD), Inbound Finished Goods (IBFG), International Drayage, and Inbound Raw Materials (IBRM).

This person will be working on the computer and phones to communicate with carriers and customer service. This position will require constant follow up and attention to detail. Supporting activities include communication of carrier performance. This position will have exposure to both external and internal customers and will need to attain high level of customer service across multiple verticals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Major Responsibilities :

Specific functional areas of responsibility include :

• Proactive coordination of on-time delivery for all assigned plants.
• Support the resolution situations that may jeopardize AN delivery performance and / or ability to meet customer PO must arrive by dates.
• Support Logistics team with projects that meet division goals, customer service expectations, and cost requirements.
• Must interact effectively with Third Party Providers, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Operations, Global purchasing, Finance, Customer DC Operations, Carrier Operations and Sales Management, and Division Logistics teams.
• Conduct business with the highest standards of ethical behavior and in compliance with company rules and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities Include :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

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Preferred :

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