Transportation Planner, CPU

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

 

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

 

 All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

 

Responsibilities

SUMMARY:

The Transportation Planner, CPU is a key part of Pactiv Evergreen’s Supply Chain organization. In this role you will manage the transportation execution of one or multiple shipping locations in our network. This will require an individual who is a self-starter, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a “business owner” mentality. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of our Transportation Center of Excellence! Come join a dynamic team and set the bar for excellence!

Job Description

• Build and maintain both customer and carrier relationships to support the business.
• Facilitate and manage pick-up requests from carriers via Appointment Manager system (FourKites).
• Hold carriers accountable for on-time pick-up and maintaining trailer pools to execute drop appointments.
• Monitor live loading activity and drive conversations with Customer Service/Sales to reinforce drop policy.
• Work directly with regional operations liaison(s) on any programs to support the business.
• Partner and collaborate with other supply chain functions (Customer Service, Operations, Supply Chain Planning, etc…) on continuous improvement opportunities.
• Work with regional operations liaison(s) to ensure efficient and timely execution of loads.
• Cross-train and provide coverage for Transportation Planners on Capacity and Services teams.
• Be part of a fun and dynamic team that likes to win!

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of logistics/customer service experience
• Knowledge of the transportation industry
• Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work comfortably in a collaborative team environment
• A “can do” attitude and the drive to back it up

 

Preferred

• BA/BS in Logistics or Business
• Knowledge of SAP
• Experience with Transportation Management System applications (BlueYonder/JDA preferred)
• Experience with transportation visibility software (FourKites preferred)
• Experience with on-line dock/appointment scheduling software
• Previous experience with Tableau

 

 

Pactiv Evergreen is required by laws in many locations to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Pactiv Evergreen, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $62,000 - $103,400.

 

 

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