Transportation Planning Supervisor - Projects & Campaigns

About the role

This Transportation Planning Supervisor - Projects & Campaigns position is responsible for supporting and executing transportation-related campaign initiatives nationally, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and operational requirements. The role partners with project leadership to coordinate and execute logistics planning activities that enable safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation load optimization and distribution across the supply chain.

This person leads and supports key components of the transportation order conversion process, including freight tendering, mode selection, load optimization, and dispatch planning, with a focus on delivering successful project outcomes. They identify and drive process improvements and SAP TM enhancements that increase the effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency of transportation planning and campaign execution, in addition to supporting the documentation and rollout of best practices tied to project initiatives. This role may provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to District Transportation Planners in support of project execution and regional objectives. There is potential for direct people management responsibilities based on organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan transportation movements in district branches, including shuttles, IBTs, outbound orders, bulk/mini-bulk, inbound fleet movements, etc.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders (Commercial teams, Planners, CSRs, etc.) to support customer service goals.
• Address and recommend alternatives for inbound and third-party logistics expediting requirements for Purchasing and Sales.
• Direct movement of inbound, outbound, third-party, and STO products to meet customer requirements.
• Assist with scheduling inbound and outbound package, bulk, and specialized equipment carriers, including arranging pickup dates.
• Order and approve SPOT (Short Order Leadtime) transportation capacity.
• Work with local branches daily for capacity planning and special requirements.

Project Support and Execution

• Manage schedule and execution for project teams, coordinating with IT, Commercial, Operations, Core Teams, and Carriers.
• Work with Procurement to solicit rates from common carriers for special projects and campaigns.
• Track movement of PF and CC when utilized for special projects/campaigns.
• Meet regularly with project core teams and transportation leadership.
• Provide light and weekend coverage when required to support projects/campaigns.
• Provide project reporting to multi-departmental leadership.

Freight Lane Audit and Compliance

• File and resolve freight claim issues.
• Approve freight exceptions on freight bills and purchase orders.
• Audit freight bills and approve for payment.

Quality and Improvement

• Make recommendations for transportation equipment and assist in the selection process.
• Respond to District Transportation quality and customer service requirements, determining appropriate actions, including in-transit visibility.
• Interpret company policy and ensure consistent application.
• Provide input to management regarding transportation operations and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent business experience.
• 3-5 years of Transportation, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or Operations experience within Univar Solutions or equivalent business experience.
• Proficiency in TMS training and system (required post-hire).
• Knowledge of Purchasing or Logistics processes and functions.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Strong technical skills and in-depth SAP TM system knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated team performance and high level of decision-making ability.

Where You’ll Work

This is a hybrid position and can be based out of our locations in The Woodlands, TX or Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by factors including relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

• Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Industry-leading retirement and time off programs.
• Targeted company bonus and annual salary reviews.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Univar Solutions offers a Total Rewards package that includes market-aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.