Transportation Planner at MSA, The Safety Company in Murrysville, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

MSA, The Safety Company


Transportation Planner

US-PA-Murrysville

Requisition ID: 2024-8402
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Operations (MissionOPS)

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation activities with internal and external customers, including tracking and tracing as appropriate. Work with Procurement, Shipping and Customer Service and other MSA departments as needed.
• Ensure that all transportation related concerns are resolved and communicated appropriately. Interact with carriers to resolve issues and to drive efficiencies.
• Expedite or defer finished goods materials from suppliers to meet unforeseen changes in demand
• Develop transportation processes to efficiently move and deliver our products to meet the customer’s expectations. Use analytical capabilities to find ways to drive down transportation spending while maintaining service levels.
• Assist in negotiating and administering contracts for parcel and truck carriers.
• Support international (cross-trade) freight movements

Qualifications

Special knowledge, skill and abilities required:

• Proven ability to model disciplined execution following deadline-driven and well-organized achievement of detailed standard work.
• Demonstrated innovative and technological mindset to ensure master data integrity and utilize ERP system effectively and diligently.
• Sound ability to make data driven and analytical decisions.
• Proven success in challenging the status quo to drive continuous improvement promoting the use of root cause problem solving, valuing new ideas, inspiring others, and demonstrating effective use of change management principles.
• Proven success in building partnerships, influencing others, and communicating effectively both in verbal and written form.
• Demonstrated capability of managing internal and external supplier community with results-driven mentality.
• Ability to prioritize personal development by modeling a growth mindset, demonstrating openness to feedback, and pursuing ongoing learning.
• Ability to travel approximately 5% domestically.

Education (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or related field.

Experience (required):

• Level II: 2 or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Systems, or related field
• Level II: 4 or more years of experience in Transportation, Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Systems, or related field

Education (preferred):

• APICS, IBF or ISM certifications

Experience (preferred):

• Experience in SAP Sales and Distribution Module or similar ERP system
• Experience with both domestic and international transportation

MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know.Contact Us MSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Salary:

$68,331.00

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