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TRC is seeking a Transportation Planner in Lawrenceville, GA!
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Pay: DOE – $25/hr
Duration: 6-month contract, with potential for extension/conversion based on candidate performance.
Schedule:Â Monday to Thursday On-Site; Friday (Remote)Â
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Planner to join our team on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of freight across a multi-regional geographic area. As part of a dynamic team, you will leverage your knowledge of transportation management systems, freight operations, and problem-solving skills to optimize our logistics operations. The contract may extend beyond 6 months depending on your performance and business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and schedule freight deliveries across multiple regions using Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).
- Oversee the timely dispatch, pick-up, and delivery of loads within assigned geographic areas.
- Utilize network balance capacity tools to identify the most efficient use of trucks and available customer loads.
- Proactively communicate with leadership to address daily capacity demand and transportation needs.
- Assign loads to trucks using Network Decision Support tools (e.g., OTM, PC Miler), ensuring customer service requirements are met.
- Monitor and report any delays or changes in pickups, deliveries and communicate these changes to relevant departments.
- Assist with transportation compliance audits, KPI reporting, and project support.
- Manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or 5+ years of relevant experience in transportation planning, logistics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience using Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and/or other ERP systems like JDE E1 and SAP.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
- Familiarity with DOT Hazardous Material Shipping regulations.
- A strong understanding of the freight industry, including TL, LTL, Ocean freight, and parcel shipping.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with various departments.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay, DOE (Depends on Experience).
- Opportunity for contract extension based on performance.
- Potential for future opportunities with the company.
TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
