Transportation Planner

About Us:

Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin.

As a third-generation family business, our success is anchored in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. With a workforce of 2,500 dedicated team members spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, we continue to expand, driven by a vision for excellence and a responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences.

At Carl Buddig and Company, we foster a culture centered around teamwork and innovation. We strive to create an environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective goals.

Our dedication extends beyond our business operations. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through direct contributions, volunteer work, and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the communities that have supported us over the years.

Join us at Carl Buddig and Company, where tradition meets innovation, and where our passion for quality meat products is matched by our commitment to our people and communities.

Position Summary:

The Transportation Planner will assist the Transportation Director in managing, planning and coordinating day to-day transportation needs and special projects resulting in high service levels and effective spend management.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Transportation Management with TMS integration.
• Build & maintain relationships with carriers to facilitate high level of on time deliveries.
• Assist Transportation Manager in building trucks & carrier selection.
• Manage carers & processes to minimize loss/damage freight claims & late fees.
• Assist with approving or denying claims based on paperwork, pictures and research.
• Schedule deliveries to meet customer requirements using web-based scheduling systems.
• Responsible for planning efficient routes and maximizing truck utilization.  
• Work closely with customer service and respond promptly to resolve any issues/requests.
• Provide carriers with load information.
• Assist & respond to carrier questions and accessorial approval requests.
• Maintain accurate database using E2Open.
• Assist in tracking shipments.
• Continuously access and improve the load planning process.  
• Work on special projects related to transportation and spend management.
• Compile information for various tracking and reporting.
• Develop and maintain SOP'S needed for the Transportation Planner role.
• Create and maintain key job aides needed for role coverage.
• Implement process improvements as needed within the transportation department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Ability to legally work in the United States is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Transportation Analyst, Transportation Coordinator or equivalent role required.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (IMS) preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Office requirements.
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed.
• Must be able to work in a high-speed processing environment.

Pay range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 depending on experience.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Vacation & PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement.  There is also a potential for a discretionary bonus this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)