Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **Transportation Planner II** **Working at Abbott** Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** Our Supply Chain organization in Columbus OH, currently has an opportunity for a **Transportation Planner II.** Support and assist the execution of transportation supply chain processes that meet and/or exceed customer expectations and Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain goals and objectives. This position is responsible for scheduling freight and planning daily tactical work associated with transportation. The scope includes scheduling and planning parcel, less than truckload (LTL), and truckload (TL) shipments including Freight to Customer (FTC), Internal Deployment (ITD), Inbound Finished Goods (IBFG), International Drayage, and Inbound Raw Materials (IBRM). This person will be working on the computer and phones to communicate with carriers and customer service. This position will require constant follow up and attention to detail. Supporting activities include communication of carrier performance. This position will have exposure to both external and internal customers and will need to attain high level of customer service across multiple verticals. **WHAT YOU’LL DO** **Major Responsibilities:** Specific functional areas of responsibility include: + Proactive coordination of on-time delivery for all assigned plants. + Support the resolution situations that may jeopardize AN delivery performance and/or ability to meet customer PO must arrive by dates. + Support Logistics team with projects that meet division goals, customer service expectations, and cost requirements. + Must interact effectively with Third Party Providers, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Operations, Global purchasing, Finance, Customer DC Operations, Carrier Operations and Sales Management, and Division Logistics teams. + Conduct business with the highest standards of ethical behavior and in compliance with company rules and procedures. **Specific Responsibilities Include:** + Utilization of the Transportation Management System to schedule all freight modes. + Maintain routing guide compliance to achieve cost profile goals. + Utilize real time freight management software to proactively execute changes. + Proactive communication to internal cross functional teams and external providers. + Manage and support transportation operational and procurement strategies while maintaining the cost profile and meeting Customer Service expectations. + Attend daily conference calls with warehouse teams to align on scheduling needs. + Attend carrier operational meetings to provide feedback on performance. + Review and provide feedback on carrier performance for sites managed. + Collaborate with Customer Program Specialist to meet customer specific expectations. + Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives facilitating changes needed to support customer fine reduction programs. + Support department with various projects and assignments as necessary. + Documentation of Transportation Procedures in the Global Logistics Procedure Database. + Some weekend and night coverage including issue resolution is required. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING** **Required** : + College degree preferred, or minimum 3+ years relevant work experience in Logistics operations. **Preferred:** + Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills + Experience using SAP and Transportation Management Systems + Microsoft Office skills (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point) are required. + Excel skill level required – Pivot tables, vlookups, and if/then statements. + Able to manage and organize large data files. **Accountability / Scope:** + Approximately 10,000 TL shipments and 16,000 LTL shipments per year representing approximately $495 Million in revenue. + Typical annual spend for the assigned area is $15 – $25 Million. + Supplier base of 50 TL Carriers, 17 LTL Carriers, & 1 Parcel Carrier + Multiple plant & distribution center operational support + Transportation Management Systems Support Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com