Transportation Planner

About Us:

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

Join Our Team

We are seeking a highly organized, solutions-oriented Transportation Planner to support daily transportation operations across a mixed fleet environment consisting of both company-owned assets and third-party transportation providers.

This is a critical operational role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex logistical challenges, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to balance customer expectations, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and real-time problem-solving.

This is not a traditional dispatch position. We are looking for a planner who can think strategically, anticipate issues before they occur, and contribute to continuous operational improvement through effective planning, communication, and execution.

What We Offer

• PTO starting on your first day of employment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Overtime opportunities available
• 401(k) with company match up to 3%
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer health insurance contributions
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Paid training and advancement opportunities

What You'll Do Transportation Planning & Execution

• Plan and optimize daily local and regional transportation routes and schedules.

• Maintain accurate load information, including container size, required actions, customer notes, estimated service times, and operating hours.

• Schedule transportation activity based on Expected Arrival Times (XAT) while maintaining compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.

• Coordinate company fleet resources and third-party transportation providers to maximize capacity and service performance.

• Monitor daily operations and proactively adjust plans to address delays, breakdowns, customer changes, and capacity challenges.

Customer Service & Communication

• Respond to customer and buyer service requests with urgency, targeting resolution or service delivery within 24 hours.

• Partner closely with commercial, transportation, and yard operations teams to align priorities and ensure equipment availability.

• Communicate service risks, delays, and recovery plans clearly and effectively.

Operational Efficiency & Asset Utilization

• Maximize driver, trailer, and equipment utilization to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

• Apply recovery-focused and cost-conscious planning strategies to improve routing efficiency and operational performance.

• Utilize GPS tracking and transportation systems to monitor activity, identify potential delays, and minimize equipment shortages.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning processes, communication, and transportation efficiency.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Take ownership of operational challenges and resolve issues with urgency.

• Make sound decisions in high-pressure situations involving scheduling conflicts, changing priorities, equipment availability, and customer requirements.

• Balance service expectations with operational realities while maintaining professionalism and accountability.

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve execution, communication, and planning effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, planning, dispatch, or production scheduling environments.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Experience working with transportation management systems (TMS), GPS tracking platforms, or fleet management software.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational reporting tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating both internal fleets and third-party carriers.

• Knowledge of DOT regulations and Hours of Service (HOS) requirements.

• Experience in waste, recycling, construction, manufacturing, transportation, industrial, or related operational environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently high service levels and responsive customer support.

• Efficient utilization of drivers, trailers, and equipment.

• Reduced service disruptions and improved operational responsiveness.

• Proactive planning and problem-solving rather than reactive firefighting.

• Strong collaboration across departments and stakeholders.

• Reliable execution in a fast-paced, ever-changing operational environment.

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EMR USA Metal Recycling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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