TRANSPORTATION PLANNER (REF: JN)

We are representing a logistics services company that is seeking an experienced Transportation Planner to handle daily scheduling, route optimization, and oversee the key responsibilities listed below:

Job Description:

Transportation Planning & Daily Scheduling

• Plan, coordinate, and execute daily truck movements in line with customer Requested Delivery Dates (RDD) and warehouse operational requirements.
• Assign carriers and transport resources across multiple 3PL partners to ensure capacity availability, service reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor daily transportation execution and proactively re-plan schedules to address delays, capacity shortages, or operational constraints.

Route Optimization & System Utilization

• Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to optimize delivery routes, reduce empty miles, and manage transportation lead times.
• Continuously analyze transportation data to improve route efficiency and overall network performance.

Stakeholder & 3PL Coordination

• Liaise closely with warehouse operations, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), and customers to resolve transportation-related issues.
• Provide timely shipment status updates and operational insights to internal and external stakeholders.

Cost Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor transportation and fleet-related costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support freight cost audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Performance Monitoring

• Follow up daily with LSPs on transportation status to ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements.
• Prepare and distribute daily transportation reports to all LSPs.
• Compile and share KPI performance updates with management via WhatsApp and email.

Exception & Rejection Handling

• Maintain and update the Rejection Log on a daily basis to ensure data accuracy and prevent incorrect system uploads.
• Investigate transportation exceptions, rejections, and delivery discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain the official Incident Log Book and prepare formal incident reports for transportation or delivery-related issues.
• Manage daily operational reports and support ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders.

Experience Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or related fields.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in transportation planning or logistics industry

• Strong hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

• Solid understanding of warehouse-to-transport coordination, delivery cut-off times, and lead time management.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume logistics operation.