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Transportation Planner

SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA
Full-time
On-site
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
$60,135 - $78,930 USD yearly

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

As a Transportation Planner, you’ll play a critical role in coordinating the movement of goods from our facilities to customers, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality service. You will collaborate across teams and with external partners to optimize transportation strategies and resolve issues in real time.

How you will make contributions that matter...

Transportation Planning & Execution

  • Plan and execute transportation for truckload and LTL shipments from assigned shipping locations, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Identify and implement consolidation opportunities to create efficient multi-stop truckloads.
  • Coordinate carrier pickups for purchased goods and interplant transfers to Saputo Distribution Centers.

Customer & Carrier Relationship Management

  • Deliver exceptional service to both internal and external customers by managing transportation with precision and care.
  • Build strong relationships with carriers and internal stakeholders to support process improvements and issue resolution.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with customer service, plant, DC teams, and carriers to proactively resolve service issues.

Performance Improvement & Issue Resolution

  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying and addressing carrier performance gaps.
  • Manage in-transit issues such as rerouting, delays, and OS&D (overages, shortages, and damages).
  • Support investigations into OS&D incidents and work with carriers to determine product disposition.

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You Have The Following Experience, Skills, and qualifications..

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in transportation operations; CPG industry experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and SAP; experience with either is preferred.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With…

  • Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
  • Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families.
  • Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Salary Range: $60,135 to $78,930

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, educations, skills and training

The position follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days onsite and two days remote, based out of our Wauwatosa, WI office. 

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

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