Transportation Planning Analyst II at Nebraska Furniture Mart

Omaha, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

30.57

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transportation Planning, Load Optimization, Capacity Scheduling, Map Interpretation, Business Knowledge, DOT Regulations, MS Office Proficiency, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Time Management, Communication Skills, Teamwork Skills, Attention to Detail, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Retail

Description

At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we’ve been hiring friends since 1937—people who share our passion for helping customers feel right at home. If you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today’s Best places to work, and here a few reasons why: A FUN, stable work environment, with no layoffs in our history. A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreams and a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities. Pay Range: $22.97 - 30.57 hourly Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle NFM’s Transportation Planning Analyst II will encompass the planning and execution of all shipments to and from all facilities in North America, including Ports of Entry. Also responsible for daily capacity analysis of all orders generated by NFM. This position will optimize efficiency in load planning and determine the optimal number of delivery trucks for a given delivery date and receiving schedules for all regions. In this role, you will have a direct impact in Customer loyalty. This is a remote position requiring the candidate to reside in NE, IA, MO, KS or TX. Job Duties: A Day in the Life Coordinate: Execute inbound, inter-store, and outbound transportation plans, tender freight to carriers and manage transportation events to ensure customer satisfaction and a smooth hand-off to regional receiving teams Set the Stage: Enhance carrier utilization while maintaining company requirements for service and on time deliveries Perform: Maintain, update, and provide various Calendar reports to all levels of the company Collaborate: Work directly with Operations Managers, Delivery Providers, Routers, and Warehouse managers to keep delivery dates in conformance, add additional trucks and or bays, and work unique delivery instances Be the Expert: Serve as point of contact between supply chain and delivery providers to solve customer service issues Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love—because that’s what we love. Qualifications: Can You Check These Boxes? High school diploma/GED preferred 2-3 years of experience within the following activities: Experience with transportation decision making with an eye towards tuning total cost, route/ lane efficiency and performance, speed, quality; transportation planning software including load optimization and lane decision making tools 2-3 years load planning and capacity scheduling experience preferred Ability to read/interpret maps - required Candidate must possess practical business knowledge of transportation industry standards, including DOT transportation regulations and regulatory environment, and operational techniques for dispatching and shipment execution - required Proficiency with MS Office applications and web-based software- required Ability to analyze economics of various options based on numerical data and contractual requirements Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks Strong planning, coordination, time management, communication and teamwork skills Ability to solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner Ability to work well under pressure and provide follow-up with strong attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work nights, weekends and/or early morning hours based on business needs Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, criminal background check #LI-REMOTE Benefits: What’s in It for You? As a full-time member of our NFM Family, you will enjoy: Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7% Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days) Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months) Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels Paid community volunteer opportunities Tuition Reimbursement You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option Nebraska Furniture Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Transportation Planning Analyst II will plan and execute all shipments to and from facilities in North America, optimizing load planning and delivery truck utilization. This role directly impacts customer loyalty through effective transportation management.