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Our Transportation Planning Supervisor - Projects & Campaigns position is responsible for supporting and executing transportation related campaign initiatives nationally, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and operational requirements. They will partner with project leadership to coordinate and execute logistics planning activities that enable safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation load optimization and distribution across the supply chain.
This person leads and supports key components of the transportation order conversion process, including freight tendering, mode selection, load optimization, and dispatch planning, with a focus on delivering successful project outcomes.
They identify and drive process improvements and SAP TM enhancements that increase the effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency of transportation planning and campaign execution in addition to supporting the documentation and rollout of best practices tied to project initiatives.
This person may provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to District Transportation Planners in support of project execution and regional objectives. There is potential for direct people management responsibilities based on organizational needs.
Freight Order Conversion Process and Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for planning transportation movements in the district branches, including but not limited to shuttles, IBTs, outbound orders, bulk/mini-bulk, inbound fleet movements, etc.
Effectively communicates with internal stakeholders (Commercial teams, Planners, CSR’s, etc.) in a timely manner with a professional demeanor to support a common goal of servicing customers.
Assists with scheduling inbound and outbound package, bulk, and specialized equipment carriers, including communication and arranging pickup dates.
Project Support and Execution
Manages schedule and execution for project teams, including coordination with IT, Commercial, Operations, Core Teams, and Carriers.
Freight Lane Audit and Compliance
3-5 years of Transportation, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or Operations experience within Univar Solutions or equivalent business experience
This is a hybrid position and can be based out of our locations in The Woodlands, TX or Houston, TX.
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].
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