Job Description

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people's lives, the planet and our company's performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
Position Title:
Transportation Planner
Pay Rate:
$61,000 - $76,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. PL may vary by experience
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
Corporate Headquarters
Memphis, TN
The Job You Will Perform:
The selected candidate will be assigned to the Inbound Transportation Planning team.
The Transportation Planner role has responsibility for supporting Inbound transportation for 13 Industrial Packaging mills utilizing the SAP operating model, creating shipment plans and managing delivery exceptions to ensure customer pickup or delivery requirements are met. In this role, the planner will effectively analyze freight optimization, mode selection, and carrier selection to meet service requirements at minimum cost.

• Create executable and timely transportation plans for assigned facilities through the utilization of supply chain operating model processes
• Ensure shipments are monitored and exceptions resolved prior to failures and within SLA expectations
• Achieve performance measures: Vehicle Weights, Routing Guide Adherence, Cost to Serve, Best Mode, Open Door Time, Direct Loading, On Time Pickup/Delivery
• Build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholder groups, both internal and external, to meet cost and service objectives
• Proactively respond to requests utilizing knowledge of up and down stream business processes
• Work with our sourcing partners to understand trends, obstacles, and opportunities for improvements
• Lead/participate in deliberate/continuous improvement projects
• Identify, develop, and implement freight/cost saving initiatives
• Understand and follow policies, procedures, and best practices established for managing transportation planning
• Provide feedback on carrier performance to motor and rail carrier managers
• Able to gather and analyze data to identify opportunities and track performance
• On-call coverage of nights, weekends, and holidays is a requirement

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor degree required, preferably in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering
• 2+ years of supply chain experience preferred
• Demonstrates understanding of end to end supply chain processes
• Able to multi-task across several tasks and follows through appropriately to completion
• Ability to achieve results in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to quickly learn new business processes and technology

Key competencies required include:

• Action Oriented
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Customer Focus
• Timely Decision Making
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• You will have opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to the success of International Paper.
• Our team is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds.
• You will have the opportunity to grow your global business acumen and perspective.

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact or (877) 973-3919.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Memphis TN 38197
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Location:
MEMPHIS, TN, US, 38197
Category: Supply & Logistics
Date: Dec 11, 2025
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