Overview
Transportation Planning & Freight Consolidation Planner Jobs in United States at Net2Source (N2S)
Title: Transportation Planning & Freight Consolidation Planner
Company: Net2Source (N2S)
Location: United States
Role: Transportation Planning & Freight Consolidation Planner (Automotive OEM Segment)
Term: Contract
Location: Remote
Client is seeking a Consolidation Planner – Automotive OEM Segment to support outbound transportation strategy for our Automotive Business Unit. This role is responsible for planning, optimizing, and executing freight consolidation strategies to support just‑in‑time customer deliveries. The Consolidation Planner works cross functionally with carriers, operations, customer service, and customer site teams to maximize dedicated fleet utilization, control transportation costs, and ensure on time delivery performance
.
The ideal candidate brings strong transportation knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience working in fast-paced Automotive OEM environment
s.
Key Responsibilit
- iesPlan, optimize, and execute outbound freight consolidation strategies for Automotive OEM custome
- rs.Assign carriers to customer loads based on delivery requirements, load factor optimization, and available capaci
- ty.Maximize utilization of dedicated fleet assets (trucks, trailers, drivers) to reduce transportation costs and improve service performan
- ce.Run daily reports using Client’s Oracle BI reporting tools to analyze freight volumes and forecast shipping needs three to five days in advan
- ce.Conduct daily meetings with dedicated carrier representatives to review capacity availability, coverage, and execution pla
- ns.Coordinate dedicated trailer pools, preloading operations, and pickup ready times with warehouse shipping tea
- ms.Collaborate daily with outbound finished goods shipping teams to provide carrier selection guidance and consolidation recommendatio
- ns.Lead daily meetings with Customer Service teams to ensure all required shipments are captured, capacity is assigned, shipment weights are confirmed, and consolidation opportunities are evaluat
- ed.Prepare and distribute daily reports outlining assigned capacity and shipment weights to customer service and shipping personn
- el.Coordinate tote and asset return shipments between customer sites, carriers, and corporate logistics tea
- ms.Serve as the primary transportation contact for Automotive OEM customer sites, resolving service issues and responding to inquiri
- es.Proactively communicate delays or service disruptions to customers and internal stakeholders to protect on time delivery performan
- ce.Assist with shipment investigations, including lost freight, over/short/damaged (OS&D) situations, hazardous material spills, and other transportation exceptio
- ns.Act as a transportation subject matter expert, providing guidance on carrier operations, DOT compliance, and 49 CFR hazardous material regulatio
ns.
Required Qualificat
- ions
Minimum 5 years of experience in outbound logistics operations, transportation, shipping, or wareho - usingAt least 3–5 years of experience leading cross‑functional mee
- tingsStrong working knowledge of transportation networks, optimization strategies, and carrier capacity manag
- ementFamiliarity with DOT, FMCSA, and 49 CFR hazardous materials regula
- tionsExcellent verbal and written communication s
- killsHigh attention to detail with the ability to respond quickly and professionally in a fast‑paced enviro
- nmentProficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and
Excel
Preferred Qualific
- ationsExperience supporting Automotive OEM or just‑in‑time (JIT) delivery enviro
- nmentsData analysis and reporting expe
- riencePrior experience managing or coordinating dedicated fleet oper
ations
Key Compe
- tenciesTransportation Planning & Freight Consol
- idationDedicated Fleet Optim
- izationCross‑Functional Collaboration & Commun
- icationProblem Solving & Issue Res
- olutionCustomer & Carrier Relationship Man
- agementRegulatory Compliance & Hazardous Materials Kn
owledge
