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Company Description
It's more than just water. FIJI Water is known for its iconic square bottle and unique mineral profile. Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water® and is sold worldwide. FIJI Water is committed to doing business responsibly and seeking opportunities to make a difference. This means investing in sustainability, the environment, and local communities to enable positive change.
The FIJI Logistics Transportation team is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Transportation Planner to be responsible for planning and managing shipments from FIJI Water sites to customers and intra-company shipments. The Junior Transportation Planner is involved in daily operational tasks while also being involved in some weekly and monthly team-based duties. This position will provide support to the rest of the Transportation team and help drive continuous improvement.
This position is based at our Tucson, AZ office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.
Job Description
Plan and coordinate shipments from FIJI Water warehouses to customer warehouses
Plan and coordinate inter-company transfer shipments
Work cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure inventory is available for upcoming shipments
Troubleshoot and resolve shipment issues with carriers including delays, missed pickups, late deliveries, returns, damages, etc
Monitor shipment status to ensure carriers are scheduling appropriately.
Track and trace shipments in transit from FIJI Water warehouse to the customer
Communicate with other internal FIJI Water departments, warehouses, or other third parties to ensure FIJI Water customer orders are delivered on time and in full
Compile data from internal or external sources and publish internal reports.
Track and report carrier costs and carrier performance
Lead carrier scorecard review meetings to review performance and provide feedback and coaching
Identify and escalate issues to Transportation Managers as needed
Qualifications
High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management preferred
Minimum of 1-year professional work experience; experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) including Oracle Transportation Management preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required; experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems including Oracle
Experience in data manipulation and visualization, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and novice skills in Power BI preferred
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to examine, summarize, and effectively present data to a group
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Self-driven with the ability to find or design ways to improve the status quo
Ability to recognize errors and solve problems independently
Requires possible travel and working in multiple locations
Additional Information
Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
Opportunities for development and internal mobility
Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos
FIJI® Water, natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands), is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. Known for its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel and unique mineral profile, FIJI Water is the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs. Widely available at fine restaurants and hotels, all major retail channels and through a convenient home/business delivery service, FIJI Water has expanded globally to more than 90 countries. To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.
The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Supply Chain
Industries
Manufacturing
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