International Transportation Planner - Kimball International, Jasper, IN - Jasper, IN

The Kimball International Transportation Planner responsible for the plannings sales order from international suppliers to customer delivery sites.

Responsibilities:

• Participates with Freight forwarder, dray carrier, the customer and account manager in developing the transportation plans to meet delivery requirements for all orders/projects.
• Provides ocean, air, and ground freight quotes when requested.
• Track containers from origin to final destination.
• Confirm delivery appointment have been schedule with the customer and the appointment have been updated (date and time) in the Date Change App.
• Follow up with the freight forwarder/dray carrier to ensure containers will arrive at there schedule delivery appointment time. Update Date Change App as containers delivery.
• Handles requests for expedite and exception shipments; offer options and alternatives.
• Create freight GRN's for all international shipments.
• Manage accessorial charges process. Communicates charges to the KH Account Manager via email or Date Change app. Provide spreadsheet with final charges when all containers have delivered.
• Builds and maintains good working relationships with all logistics services providers; including international freight forwarders, warehouse operators and domestic carriers.
• Assists with Logistics performance measures.
• Help with on-time ship, carrier rejects, exceptions, truckload details, etc.
• Receive and maintain OS&D (over, short and damaged) reports from carriers.
• Know and understand International freight terms.
• Complete Customs Compliance audits of import shipments to ensuring accuracy of entry.

Skills to Perform This Role:

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to give balanced feedback
• Ability to keep humor in the workplace
• Ability to build and sustain relationships
• Trustworthy and dependable
• Good people skills

Communication Skills

• Excellent communication skills in dealing with customers, suppliers and employees
• Ability to communicate logistics issues
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
• Good listening, written and verbal skills

Business Skills

• Good business understanding of sales, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain
• Must have a sound business knowledge
• Must be results focused
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office applications

Technical Skills

• Ability to implement continuous improvement in business processes
• Good organizational skills
• Good team building and participation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Must have initiative and a sense of urgency

The ideal candidate will located near Jasper, IN and work primarily from of our headquarters.

The ideal candidate will located near Jasper, IN and work primarily from of our headquarters.

Educational:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelors degree in Business, Logistics, or related field preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of international and domestic freight movement