Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Transportation Planner
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.Dare to make an impact?YOUR ROLE
The Transportation Planner is a pivotal role within the Supply Chain. Planners will be responsible for running their own business with a specified carrier portfolio, managing day-to-day operations, and driving continuous improvement activities. This includes all service-related metrics and financial-related activities. The COVID pandemic placed a revolutionary spotlight on the transportation and logistics industry. The level of importance in this area is now unprecedented! Come be part of a winning team! Day-to-day responsibilities will include partnering with our carrier base and internal stakeholders to deliver optimal cost and service for the organization.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage Transportation Management System (TMS) and resolve technical issues with internal and external parties.Ensure that carriers are adhering to contractual commitments.Lead resolution on operational/tactical scheduling, pick-up, and delivery issues.Serve as the cross-functional leader for carrier and Henkel shipping point engagement.Manage scorecard meetings with carriers and communicate performance.Ensure that key KPIs are meeting standards & hold carriers accountable through action plan process.Utilize reporting tools in data analysis.Create new standard operating procedures where appropriate.Collaborate with Procurement, Customer Excellence, and Warehouse teams to ensure the right carrier mix to maximize service.
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The Transportation Planner is a pivotal role within the Supply Chain. Planners will be responsible for running their own business with a specified carrier portfolio, managing day-to-day operations, and driving continuous improvement activities. This includes all service-related metrics and financial-related activities. The COVID pandemic placed a revolutionary spotlight on the transportation and logistics industry. The level of importance in this area is now unprecedented! Come be part of a winning team! Day-to-day responsibilities will include partnering with our carrier base and internal stakeholders to deliver optimal cost and service for the organization.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage Transportation Management System (TMS) and resolve technical issues with internal and external parties.Ensure that carriers are adhering to contractual commitments.Lead resolution on operational/tactical scheduling, pick-up, and delivery issues.Serve as the cross-functional leader for carrier and Henkel shipping point engagement.Manage scorecard meetings with carriers and communicate performance.Ensure that key KPIs are meeting standards & hold carriers accountable through action plan process.Utilize reporting tools in data analysis.Create new standard operating procedures where appropriate.Collaborate with Procurement, Customer Excellence, and Warehouse teams to ensure the right carrier mix to maximize service.
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