International Transportation Planner - Kimball International, Jasper, IN - Jasper, IN
 Kimball International | |
 United States, Indiana, Jasper | |
| 1600 Royal Street (Show on map) | |
 Oct 02, 2025 | |
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The Kimball International Transportation Planner responsible for the plannings sales order from international suppliers to customer delivery sites.
Responsibilities: * Participates with Freight forwarder, dray carrier, the customer and account manager in developing the transportation plans to meet delivery requirements for all orders/projects. * Provides ocean, air, and ground freight quotes when requested. * Track containers from origin to final destination. * Confirm delivery appointment have been schedule with the customer and the appointment have been updated (date and time) in the Date Change App. * Follow up with the freight forwarder/dray carrier to ensure containers will arrive at there schedule delivery appointment time. Update Date Change App as containers delivery. * Handles requests for expedite and exception shipments; offer options and alternatives. * Create freight GRN's for all international shipments. * Manage accessorial charges process. Communicates charges to the KH Account Manager via email or Date Change app. Provide spreadsheet with final charges when all containers have delivered. * Builds and maintains good working relationships with all logistics services providers; including international freight forwarders, warehouse operators and domestic carriers. * Assists with Logistics performance measures. * Help with on-time ship, carrier rejects, exceptions, truckload details, etc. * Receive and maintain OS&D (over, short and damaged) reports from carriers. * Know and understand International freight terms. * Complete Customs Compliance audits of import shipments to ensuring accuracy of entry. Skills to Perform This Role: Interpersonal Skills * Ability to give balanced feedback * Ability to keep humor in the workplace * Ability to build and sustain relationships * Trustworthy and dependable * Good people skills Communication Skills * Excellent communication skills in dealing with customers, suppliers and employees * Ability to communicate logistics issues * Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization * Good listening, written and verbal skills Business Skills * Good business understanding of sales, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain * Must have a sound business knowledge * Must be results focused * Ability to meet deadlines * Proficient in MS Office applications Technical Skills * Ability to implement continuous improvement in business processes * Good organizational skills * Good team building and participation skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines * Must have initiative and a sense of urgency The ideal candidate will located near Jasper, IN and work primarily from of our headquarters. | |