Transportation and Supply Chain Planner

Job Category: Logistics/Transportation Company: Brown Shoe We're a leading consumer-driven footwear company, operating nearly 1,300 retail shoes stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, and marketer and supplier of branded, private label and licensed footwear to department stores, mass-merchandisers, independent and specialty stores (75 million pairs sourced in 2004). We're... The largest retail chain (Famous Footwear) selling brand-name, value-priced shoes for the family. The number 2 wholesale supplier of women's fashion shoes to U.S. department stores. a leading wholesale supplier of footwear to the mass market. A company that is growing with 12,000 employees worldwide Famous Footwear is the largest brand-name, value-priced family shoe store chain in the U.S. with more than 900 stores in the 50 states. Whether you know us as Famous Footwear, Supermarket of Shoes, Warehouse of Shoes or Factory Brand Shoes (store names vary by location)... we have the latest styles in brand names... we're the place to shop for the entire family. Transportation and Supply Chain Planner We’re a leading consumer-driven footwear company and wholesale supplier of women’s fashion shoes to U.S. department stores under brand names like Naturalizer, Via Spiga, Franco Sarto and LifeStride. We’re a marketer and supplier of brand-name, private label and licensed footwear to department stores, mass-merchandisers, and independent and specialty stores.Position Accountabilities: Assures transportation-planning activities are completed timely and cost effectively for all domestic, international and inter-company shipments. Assures accurate and timely reporting of key performance indicators. Assures cost-effective carrier and mode selection and effective management of equipment pool to maximize service and equipment utilization. Assures effective management of carrier activity at the distribution centers, pool providers and vendor locations using the transportation management system (TMS). Assures the development and execution of logistics strategies and continuous improvement of logistics processes.Position Essential Functions: Ensures effective usage of TMS for freight tendering, carrier coordination and load acceptance. Arranges timely transportation flow while minimizing expenses. Maintains frequent and critical internal and external contacts with buyers, vendors, and pool providers. Formulates timely resolution of issues related to capacity, system utilization, and supply chain performance. Manages carrier relationships, performance and KPIs’ in conjunction with Transportation Manager. Become cross-trained on all aspects of planning, all directions, and all facilities. Examine carrier costs and services, identify and recommend improvements.Position Qualifications:Educational Preference: Bachelor’s Degree in Business from a four-year college or university Job Experience Preference: Min one to three years relevant logistics work experience Knowledge of transportation process, all modes (import and domestic) Knowledge of distribution center operations Software/Hardware Experience Preference: Strong communications skills in written and verbal form. Strong PC skills, MS Office Products, Transportation Management System (TMS), Solid data analysis skills along with proficiency in Excel and Access Working knowledge of the internetAnalytical Reasoning Skills,Communication Skills,Planning and Organizing,Self-Assured and Confident,Tenacity and Commitment to Tasks