Transportation Planner

Job description

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance. Transportation Planner Full Time/Salary Why Clayton Connect? Clayton Connect began in 2017 as part of the Clayton® family of brands with a goal to deliver Clayton Built® homes safely, with care and precision, in a timely manner. Our Clayton Connect fleet contains more than 250 tractor and pilot drivers with four transportation hubs in Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama and Texas. But we do more than just deliver a product. Our team takes great pride in helping provide quality, affordable housing to our customers. Team members receive top level training and are compensated with competitive benefits and an excellent work-life balance. Position Summary: The Transportation Planner will schedule, coordinate, and execute the transportation of all outbound freight. This role will be responsible for executing daily shipments, coordination with 3rd party carriers, and private fleet utilization. The Transportation Planner supports the Home Building Group manufacturing, distribution and components Operations, Procurement, and transportation partners to manage Clayton assets. Activities and Responsibilities: Analyzes orders and plans shipments using TMS. Resolves daily shipment exceptions. Evaluates the legality of current and proposed transit infrastructure. Assists with bids for transportation projects. Recommends acceptance, rejection, or modifications for proposed plans. Recommends modifications to current plans to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, reduce cost, and implement other improvements. As needed, drafts reports outlining findings and recommendations. Indirectly responsible for driver and equipment utilization. Performs other related duties as assigned. Background Preferred: Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), preferably Oracle or another leading TMS (JDA/Blue Yonder, Oracle OTM, Manhattan, MercuryGate, etc.) is required. Experience with tactical supply chain planning processes such as carrier capacity planning, transportation planning, and network planning Experience with transportation management, carrier management, fleet management, and driver management Background Required: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics Management Other Essential Abilities and Skills Ability to thrive within a fast paced, deadline driven environment Excellent verbal and written communication. Customer First mindset Thorough understanding of FMCSA Compliance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must have a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Why Clayton? Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more. As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program. At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members. Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Business Unit - B00007 Clayton Connect