Job Information
Publix Transportation Shipment Planner, Outbound- Lakeland in Lakeland, Florida
31033BR
Position Title:
Transportation Shipment Planner, Outbound- Lakeland
Department:
Distribution
Location:
Lakeland, FL
Description:
The purpose of this position is to ensure that our Corporate Transportation load building and routing tools are configured and utilized effectively to produce the most timely, accurate and cost-efficient outbound and intracompany transfer transportation solutions possible for Publix while providing premier service. Publix Retail, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Dispatch, Warehousing, outside customers, and partner operations all rely on these services for planning and coordinating value added cost-effective transportation solutions to our stores, distribution facilities, and outside customers.
utilizing Publix Transportation Management System (TMS) tools to analyze all outbound store orders (33,000 per week) and transfer orders (1,500 per week), to construct and execute cost effective full truck load shipments that will arrive at the delivery locations on the established date and time.
coordinating and facilitating routine and exception-based transportation plans from shipping facilities to destination facilities by partnering with Manufacturing, Warehousing, Dispatch, Retail, Procurement, and for-hire carriers.
analyzing KPIs, identifying trends, and driving continuous improvement.
Req ID:
31033BR
Hours of Work:
7:00am - 5:30pm; rotating schedule
Facility:
Lak Corporate Manufacturing / Risk Mgmt/Workers Comp B020
State:
Florida
Frequency of Pay:
Weekly
Travel Frequency:
0%
Minimum Base Pay:
21.85
Additional Information:
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.
Address:
501 N. Galloway Road
City:
Lakeland
Other Compensation Information:
Weekend differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Year End Bonus:
To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November.
In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check.
In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.
Maximum Base Pay:
30.10
Required Qualifications:
high school diploma or equivalent
one year experience working in distribution or an analytical field
knowledge of the Distribution and Transportation industry
must have a willingness to work a variable work schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours
basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work
ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision
ability to adjust style or approach in response to differing circumstances or to work in ambiguous situations
ability to demonstrate organizational and time management skills including the ability to multitask
ability to demonstrate detailed organization by analyzing, planning, and follow through at a detailed level
strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills
customer service skills
written and verbal communication skills
basic math skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree in business or any other analytical discipline
three years’ experience working in Publix Corporate Transportation or similar environment
knowledge of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules
knowledge of DOT regulations
knowledge of Transportation management systems (TMS)
knowledge of PC Miler
knowledge of Transportation Area Data Application (TADA)
knowledge of SharePoint
knowledge of PowerFleet
knowledge of Transportation Driver Performance System (TDPS)
knowledge of Replenishment Schedule Maintenance (RSM)
Potential Annual Base Pay:
45,448 - 62,608
Zip Code:
33815-7241
Benefits Information:
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com) (https://jobs.publix.com/benefits/)