Transportation Planner - Rinchem Company, Inc.

What You'll Be Doing:

The Transportation Planner has responsibility for assisting in overseeing the Over-The-Road transportation operations to ensure safe, cost-effective, profitable and timely movement of hazardous chemicals and wastes and promoting consistent compliance with DOT codes and regulations as applicable to Rinchem operations. The Load Planner is a cumulative job encompassing certain sales and planning activities to grow Transportation business. This position is intended to increase the profit and operational efficiency of the company. The Load Planner will create, recommend and implement solutions to customer’s needs, and provide follow-up to ensure that the customer’s expectations are met. The Transportation Planner will stay highly conversant in the needs of the Transportation industry, Rinchem routes, environmental regulations, industry practices, and all Federal and State Regulations.

Why Rinchem:

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling career that combines innovation, efficiency, and global impact? Look no further than joining a leading chemical logistics and transportation company—Rinchem. As a vital player in this dynamic industry, you'll experience firsthand the unparalleled opportunities it offers. You’ll be at the forefront of revolutionizing supply chain management and ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of crucial chemicals worldwide. Work alongside a diverse team of experts, collaborating on cutting-edge solutions that drive sustainability, optimize operations, and adhere to stringent safety standards. With each day presenting new challenges and chances for growth, a career in chemical logistics and transportation promises not only a stimulating work environment but also a chance to make a lasting difference in the world. Rinchem is an innovative chemical management solutions provider with proven expertise in creating and managing safe and efficient supply chains for high purity and pre-packaged chemicals, gases, and hazardous goods. Rinchem works with Fortune 500 and regional customers in exciting industries like semiconductors and electronics, biotech, pharmaceutical, aerospace and defense, and other manufacturing industries to streamline some of the most complex and demanding supply chains. Rinchem has active operations in the United States, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, and Malaysia. Founded in 1976, Rinchem provides its customers with world-class warehousing, trucking, international freight forwarding, logistics technology, and data analytics to bring the highest performance and value to its clients’ supply chains. The company manages a diverse network of temperature-controlled and hazardous material warehouses in locations across the globe. Additionally, Rinchem has an extensive team of hazmat-trained drivers and a fleet of nearly 800 specialty vehicles including temperature-controlled, hazmat-customized trucks and trailers. Rinchem’s transportation and warehousing network are linked through the company’s proprietary, web-enabled software Chem-Star® that provides customers with real-time visibility into inventory location and status. In 2022, Stonepeak Partners, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Rinchem. This partnership allows Rinchem to tap into Stonepeak’s deep experience in owning and growing mission-critical infrastructure businesses globally. Join Rinchem and be part of shaping a brighter future for global technology.

Why You'll Like This Job:

• Great people and a great place to work. • Exciting and challenging work that helps build the future of technology from the foundation up. • Flexible working environment where you can fit life around work—we call that balance. • Opportunity to further your career and advance your skills.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Some of your responsibilities will be: Load Planning: Customer interface Accept, reject and/or negotiate shipment requests Timely respond to e-mails and Phone calls (no more than 2 hours) At least weekly updates of status of loads on the road. Customer reports as required Empty container management Quotes Driver planning: Use data provided by dispatch to plan drivers in a manner that is efficient and profitable while meeting their home time and leave requirements. Ensure Software is up to date at all times Make sure that the Order/Load accurately reflects exactly what customer requires. Insure that JBDs, WIs, SOPs and regulations are followed Work with Planner II to improve Safety, Accuracy and Productivity Delegate duties as needed to Planner II and/or Driver Managers Assist as requested by Operations Manager

Reasonable Accommodation:

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us via email at accommodations@rinchem.com so we can connect you with someone that can assist you. Please be aware that this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests and communications.

Our Commitment To You:

Our aim is to foster a culture where every member of Rinchem feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve individual and corporate goals with character, competence, and commitment. This includes providing opportunity and access for all people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, and socio-economic background.

Qualifications:

 General Requirements:   Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Transportation system of record Must possess analytical skills Excellent customer service skills at every level of an organization Must have the ability to understand and comply with regulations Willingness to work all shifts and overtime when needed Five years of progressive transportation management experience Bachelor’s Degree or year for year experience in Transportation Operations in addition to 5 years of experience previously listed Knowledge of regulations - DOT, EPA and other applicable federal and state regulations Experience with hazardous materials and/or waste transportation Resiliency and adaptable to changing needs in environment