Transportation Planner

Sonoco Products Company
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
7300 Carmel Executive Park Drive (Show on map)
Apr 29, 2025
From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. Reporting directly to the Logistics Operations Manager, the Transportation Planner will work in the Centralized Transportation Control center and is primarily responsible for planning and scheduling transportation for specified Sonoco plants. What you'll be doing: Be actively involved in resolving service issues Plan &tender shipments via TMS to department policy/procedure. Monitor TMS transmissions to carriers, and carriers to TMS Ensure shipments are being fully optimized through TMS planning Assessing and correcting orders in which failed to plan through TMS auto planning Track & Trace shipments through expected pickup and delivery, proactive communication with tracking to internal stakeholders Ensure carriers are meeting necessary requirements regarding information flow via EDI Be able to manage multiple tasks at one time. Schedule truckload shipments with carriers, plants suppliers and customers Provide OTM system support including but not limited to: User training, User access, Issue monitoring/escalation Monitoring and maintaining entry of all assessorial charges into the TMS for visibility Support Coordinators in managing carrier performance to ensure it is at or above designated KPI's Proactively address issues or business gaps and escalate as needed to drive resolution This position is located in our headquarters, Hartsville, SC. We'd love to hear from you if: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, SC, Finance, or related field 1 - 3 years Previous experience within transportation industry or logistics experience required Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with Microsoft suite highly preferred Experience with OTM strongly preferred Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is from $53,440 to $60,120. At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits* Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.