Transportation Planner

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Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
The Transportation Planner is responsible for scheduling/routing fleet and hired haul shipments for the manufacturing plant & distribution yard located in Shakopee, MN. They will seek to optimize efficiency of shipments by effectively utilizing equipment through planning backhaul loads and maximizing drivers' hours of service.
Job Location
This position is based out of our facility in Shakopee, MN.
Job Responsibilities
Review open orders and delivery windows to prioritize scheduling of fleet and hired carriers
Coordinate regional shipment requests to optimize routing
Maintain shipping information using Oracle Transportation Management software including carrier assignment, rating accuracy, scheduling, and equipment requirements
Serve as the carrier point of contact, locating capacity to meet variable shipping volumes, negotiating spot rates, communicating delivery instructions to carriers, and ensuring proper insurance and safety requirements are met
Review carrier accounts to identify issues and file claims for damage or missing product
Communicate delivery schedules to customers and prepare associated shipping documents as required
Coordinate with production and sales team to expedite and trace shipments
Audit and maintain driver files and records including hours of service, accidents, and violations to ensure compliance with DOT and government regulations
Job Requirements
Minimum two year degree in business or related field or equivalent in experience, training or education
Logistics experience with working knowledge of DOT regulations and scheduling of internal fleet equipment
Strong language, mathematical, and computer skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
Compensation
The hourly pay rate is $22-$22.50/hr
401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply to

Employment type
Full Time