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Export Freight Planner

Smithfield Foods · Suffolk, Virginia, US

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits...

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If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you ready to take charge of global logistics at Smithfield Foods? As an Export Freight Planner , you will be responsible for scheduling, routing, and tracking chilled export shipments—ensuring our products reach international customers efficiently and cost-effectively. This role is central to managing transportation decisions, optimizing load planning, and supporting customer service teams with accurate inventory and appointment coordination. You will collaborate with production plants, freight forwarders, and loading facilities to maintain system accuracy, resolve issues, and drive down transportation costs. Your work will directly impa...