Freight Planner

As the Freight Planner, you will oversee OTM planning and optimization analyses to determine least cost routing and answer other strategic transportation questions for the business. You will work a critical interface between Customer Service and the Warehouse and will assist with the order release process for order fulfillment.

You will be based onsite at PPG's Springdale, PA plant and report to the Logistics Manager. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

• Review cost savings opportunities for the business and the customer
• Coordinate with carriers to track trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads
• Consider alternative carriers based on time to delivery and cost before taking action
• Update daily logs and tracker
• Use different transportation software platforms to facilitate shipment execution
• Find opportunities to consolidate LTL shipments into truckloads to save on transportation costs.
• Work with facility and customer service to determine timing of load completion to supply the best possible pick-up time for contracted carrier.
• Identify and escalate transportation issues for quick resolution and corrective action
• Help with the order release process for the warehouse

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelors in Logistics, Supply Chain field preferred
• 1+ years of experience related transportation planning with a 3PL or manufacturing/retail warehousing
• Strong customer service, problem solving, issue resolution, and communication skills
• Experience with the following systems is preferred - Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and SAP, Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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