Job Description

Summary
The Transportation Planner will serve as the main point of contact for drivers and customers and proactively monitor the key metric for On Time Performance to ensure the freight schedule is executed as planned. You will work in a fast paced, high pressure, constantly changing environment where you will be proactive based on load priorities as well as reactive when something beyond our control happens.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of data within the Transportation Management System (TMS)
• Monitor driver messaging system and enter data in real-time
• Provide prompt and timely resolution to driver and customer inquiries
• Coordinate and update external Customer systems
• Perform other duties as needed to reach operations goals

Qualifications:

• Preference for candidates with experience working in Transportation/Logistics Industry
• Have Excellent communication Skills
• Have a High School Diploma
• Are Proficient with computers
• Enjoy problem solving, puzzles and riddles
• Can "roll with the punches" and quickly solve issues as they occur
• Are incredibly dependable, others would say you can always be counted on and you enjoy working in a team environment
• Can hold yourself accountable for mistakes, pay high attention to detail and maintain organization in your work

Physical requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position involves sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
• Work environment--indoor environment with adequate ventilation & heat
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear.

Job Details :
Location: 50 Commerce Drive Morton, IL 61550
Shift: 3rd Shift 930 PM - 600 AM
Starting Pay Rate: $18.00 /HR
Benefits: G&D offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401K with company match, company paid life insurance, paid time off and many other programs.
Company Information:
G&D Integrated has a rich history that dates back to the early 1880s, when freight was delivered with horse-drawn wagons. In the hundred-plus years since, the members of the O'Neill family have been proudly serving Central Illinois with a variety of transportation, freight transfer and storage services. The long term success of the organization can be tied to our focus on three key components.
PEOPLE Our success in delivering excellent service, is supported by our dedicated employees. Looking to the future, we will continue to attract and invest in developing our employees to meet the demands of the future.
PROCESS We are a process driven company, with the ability to work around the requirements of our customer's production systems, while developing our own standardization to deliver excellent service. Our success in this area is recognized by our continual achievement of client awards.
TECHNOLOGY We leverage technology to enable our people to perform more effectively and to provide a competitive advantage for our customers.

Skills Required