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Dollar Tree TRANSPORTATION PLANNER in Chesapeake, Virginia

Summary of Position (Job Purpose) - Major purpose and functions of the position

• Provide operational support to all areas of the Supply Chain, specifically inbound planning

• Provide customer service support by collaborating with carriers, the DC’s, vendors and transportation to ensure optimal service levels at the lowest possible cost to serve

Principal Duties and Responsibilities -

The primary tasks the associate will perform during his/her work schedule.

• Complete daily transportation routing processes to ensure the highest service levels at the lowest possible landed cost

• Monitor, track and trace carrier pick-ups and deliveries from vendors daily, communicating service challenges and updating systems as appropriate

• Execute reports to support daily operational tasks

• Facilitate effective communication between the vendors, merchants, the DC’s and transportation to report logistics cost, service standards, and transport plan

• Provide customer service support to the entire company to meet each department’s inbound delivery and service requirements

• Complete other analysis, reporting, projects and duties as required

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent four years work experience in logistics operations

• Extensive proficiency in MS software applications, specifically MS Excel

• Demonstrated understanding of basic principles of Logistics and Distribution

• Ability to work effectively both independently or as a team

• Ability to successfully apply mathematical concepts to operational challenges

• Ability to solve complex problems to resolution

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to meet aggressive project deadlines

• Must be capable of using operational support software to complete daily tasks

Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required

• Previous experience in transportation or supply chain

This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed.

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