Global Expedited Transportation Freight · 1 month ago
Planning Assistant Manager (Strategy & Capacity)
DULUTH, Georgia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expGlobal Expedited Transportation Freight Corp. (GET Freight) is a fast-growing drayage and transportation provider, a subsidiary of Hyundai Glovis, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. The Transportation & Capacity Planning Analyst plays a pivotal role in optimizing freight operations by analyzing transportation data, developing reports, and providing insights to improve service levels and reduce costs.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Analyze historical data, forecast demand, and assess seasonal trends to develop short- and long-term transportation capacity plans
Collaborate with carriers and operations teams to ensure the availability of equipment and drivers
Create reports and dashboards to monitor key performance metrics such as utilization, cost-per-mile, and backhaul opportunities
Communicate capacity plans and project updates to internal teams and leadership
Identify capacity constraints and recommend proactive solutions—such as engaging new carriers, shifting modes, or optimizing routes
Developing contingency plans for peak seasons, weather disruptions, strikes, port congestion, etc
Oversee and support transportation-related projects including carrier onboarding, route optimization, and technology implementations
Develop project timelines, resource plans, and status reports to ensure milestones are met
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including operations, procurement, IT, and customer service
Prepare project status reports and present findings to leadership
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, streamline operations, and prevent capacity disruptions
Collect, analyze, and interpret transportation data (e.g., freight spend, transit times, service levels, capacity utilization)
Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track KPIs, carrier metrics, and network performance
Conduct root cause analysis and deliver actionable insights to resolve transportation issues or inefficiencies
Utilize TMS and planning tools to model what-if scenarios, assess network impacts, and forecast capacity needs
Contribute to annual transportation budget planning by providing data-driven capacity assumptions
Identify cost-saving opportunities through rate analysis, route optimization, and carrier selection
Support freight audit and payment process by validating invoices and resolving discrepancies
Evaluate carrier performance metrics and assist in RFPs and contract negotiations
Analyze rates, routes, and shipment profiles to reveal cost-saving opportunities
Support RFPs, carrier evaluations, and contractual negotiations to select the most effective and cost-efficient partners
Coordinate operations and customer service teams to support accurate order routing and timely shipment execution
Ensure adherence to transportation-related policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain shipping documentation, routing guides, and freight claims records
Maintain accurate TMS data, routing guides, shipping documentation, and freight claims records
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Analytics, or a related field
Relevant work experience accepted in lieu of degree
3–5 years of experience in transportation planning, logistics, supply chain, or project management
1–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or data analytics
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Experience with TMS and project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
Familiarity with demand forecasting or supply chain planning tools
Preferred
Experience in multi-modal transportation
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is a plus
Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced transportation network
Project Management Certification experience is a plus
Company
Global Expedited Transportation Freight
Global Expedited Transportation Freight Corp. (GET Freight) is a fast-growing drayage and logistics provider headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase