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

Additional roles and responsibilities to be assigned as needed

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-$24/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 and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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