8,271 Logistics Planner jobs in the United States

Logistics Planner

The Logistics Planner role is a job position where you will partner with multiple cross-functional teams such as warehousing, customer service, deployment, sales, marketing, etc to support operational excellence within Dairy Foods, Purina Animal Nutrition and WinField United divisions. Responsibilities and activities include planning outbound and inbound transportation, track and trace shipments for on-time performance, leveraging transportation technology tools to improve load visibility, facilitate internal conversations with transportation buyers regarding capacity, carrier service issues, etc.

The Logistics Team is located in Arden Hills, MN and focuses on planning/execution of outbound and inbound freight from around 290 US facilities and shipping locations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage transportation events and enhance carrier utilization to ensure on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate all Transportation related activities, such as understanding freight bill payments and assisting Accounts payable in resolution, entering Transportation claims.
• Coordinate, direct and own decision-making processes necessary to accomplish service goals and objectives
• Create and foster strong relationships with internal and external business partners such as material resource Planners, distribution centers, manufacturing personnel, customer service representatives and carrier providers.
• Ensure that issues are addressed quickly and professionally
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements by strategically develop, recommend, cost savings and/or service improvement programs

• Ability to multi-task in high pace environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Experience with TMS systems.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• 1+ years of logistics experience or relevant experience
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).

• OTM (a plus)
• FourKites (a plus)
• DAT
• PowerBI

As a Planner with Hirschbach your expectation is to ensure freight ships in accordance with customer and carrier specifications while keeping Hirschbach operator interests in mind. The Planner successfully matches trucks and freight ensuring a freight balance.

  What you will be doing: 

• Plans freight and equipment in assigned regions and/or account for maximum utilization and profitability.

• Pre-plans freight that allows for on time pick-up and delivery.

• Check-calling, relaying, and re-powering all assigned driver freight to customer and carrier agreed specifications.

• Manages trailer pool.

• Trains and develops Planner I's and Planner II's

• Collaborates with Driver Managers to coordinate Hirschbach operators’ scheduled home time, down time, current status, and predicted time available.

• Builds and maintains professional and positive relationships with Hirschbach operators, operations team members, and customers.

• Communicates any PTA and routing issues that may lead to service issues.

• Confirms T-Called loads are planned to deliver on-time.

• Creates plans of action (POA) to increase lane profitability and service percentages. Updates POAs with concerns/delays.

• Supports the planning and oversight of 500+ loads per week

• Consistently achieves low deadhead miles to maximize overall profitability

• Displays an expert level knowledge of Hours of Service

• Attends meetings related to customers and occasionally travels to visit customer sites and terminal locations.

• Other duties as assigned including proactively assisting others in achieving the organization’s objectives. 

Talent Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent, paired with relevant professional experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.

• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy and energy.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.

• Computer proficiency and ability to navigate between multiple programs.

• Demonstrates an "All In to Win" attitude and displays self-motivation and a strong desire to learn within an unpredictable and demanding environment.

Company Overview

Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1+ billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.

With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.

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As a Planner with Hirschbach your expectation is to ensure freight ships in accordance with customer and carrier specifications while keeping Hirschbach operator interests in mind. The Planner successfully matches trucks and freight ensuring a freight balance.

  What you will be doing: 

• Plans freight and equipment in assigned regions and/or account for maximum utilization and profitability.

• Pre-plans freight that allows for on time pick-up and delivery.

• Check-calling, relaying, and re-powering all assigned driver freight to customer and carrier agreed specifications.

• Manages trailer pool.

• Trains and develops Planner I's and Planner II's

• Collaborates with Driver Managers to coordinate Hirschbach operators’ scheduled home time, down time, current status, and predicted time available.

• Builds and maintains professional and positive relationships with Hirschbach operators, operations team members, and customers.

• Communicates any PTA and routing issues that may lead to service issues.

• Confirms T-Called loads are planned to deliver on-time.

• Creates plans of action (POA) to increase lane profitability and service percentages. Updates POAs with concerns/delays.

• Supports the planning and oversight of 500+ loads per week

• Consistently achieves low deadhead miles to maximize overall profitability

• Displays an expert level knowledge of Hours of Service

• Attends meetings related to customers and occasionally travels to visit customer sites and terminal locations.

• Other duties as assigned including proactively assisting others in achieving the organization’s objectives. 

Talent Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent, paired with relevant professional experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.

• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy and energy.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.

• Computer proficiency and ability to navigate between multiple programs.

• Demonstrates an "All In to Win" attitude and displays self-motivation and a strong desire to learn within an unpredictable and demanding environment.

Company Overview

Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1+ billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.

With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.

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Job Description

We’re looking for a Logistics Planner to join our Supply Chain and Logistics team in Batavia, IL . In this dynamic role, you’ll be the driving force behind our day-to-day inbound and outbound operations—planning, consolidating, scheduling, and ensuring smooth transportation and warehousing of products. Whether coordinating shipments to distributors or managing logistics for key regions and products, your expertise will help keep our supply chain efficient and reliable. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love solving logistical challenges, we want you on our team!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Determine economical and efficient routes and address challenges associated with the movement/transportation of the product.

• Manage customer needs and/or orders for load planning using software tools and considering various factors (geographical areas, delivery dates, amount of product, etc.) to optimize loads/truckloads.

• Plan and prepare schedules that balance all parties’ (member, customer) needs with planned load efficiency and profitability.

• Facilitate effective communication with haulers/drivers and for-hire carriers; provide daily hauler/carrier support through the automated tendering process and ensure all loads are picked up and delivered in a timely manner.

• Communicate with plant personnel, haulers/drivers, for-hire carriers, and warehouse/shipping locations to resolve common shipment and/or service issues, special deliveries, and order adjustments; keep everyone informed of critical changes.

• Support on-time delivery problem-solving and performance improvements with customers; actively communicate with all impacted parties to discover solutions to various issues, such as the shipment of the wrong product, excess or deficit of product, missed delivery time or date, etc.

• Work closely with internal contacts to maintain vendor, carrier, and customer data, such as delivery location, frequency, etc.; use this information to support efficient and economical transportation of customer deliveries or shipments.

• Ensure all transactions are tracked and accurately recorded in the appropriate systems. Daily reconcile assigned transactions (pickups/receipts) with customers, haulers, members, etc.

• Ensure plant managers/staff, suppliers, customers, and haulers have properly documented, reported, and or entered all product and freight data required in the systems.

• Review with management the status of the current week’s activities and transactions; provide an estimate of the current month’s performance, if appropriate.

• Perform demand forecasts for peak delivery periods, as requested.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Distribution Management, or related curriculum preferred.

• 2-5 years’ experience of logistics planning, transportation, distribution, supply chain, or related experience.

• Working knowledge of the motor carrier industry is required.

• Knowledge or experience with transportation management systems (TMS).

• Computer proficiency with MS Excel and Word, with adaptability to learn new systems quickly.

• General knowledge of regulatory requirements, rules, and regulations (DOT, GMP, USDA, OSHA, HACCP).

• Ability to problem-solve basic to moderately difficult situations, multi-task, and prioritize work activities.

• Quality of work must be high, with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company contribution

• Competitive pay

• Paid sick, vacation and holidays

• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• Service recognition and employee rewards

• Employee referral program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range $7000 - $75000/year

Job DescriptionJob Description

Company

ClearJet, Inc.

Job Title

Logistics Planner - Overnight

Summary

ClearJet is assembling a team of unique e-commerce logistics Quarterbacks to plan and control our customers' commodities from warehouse sortation through domestic air cargo networks into the final mile delivery solution. This team will employ high energy levels, Omnidirectional strategic thinking, and tactical execution, all delivered with unparalleled Customer Service soft skills.

Characteristics

• Will interact closely with Customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional Senior Leadership, both internally and externally.

• Ethically conduct oneself in an honest, professional, and unbiased manner maintaining behavior and performance aligned with the ClearJet mission and core values.

• Deliver an unselfish attitude with the team, Customers, and our culture.

• You self-manage with the high capacity to prioritize hour-by-hour and day-to-day, keeping the short, mid, and long-term business strategies in mind.

• Requires a business growth mindset passionate about your craft and will examine ways to enhance yourself, our process, and Customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain our TSA compliance, coordinate audits, and be the primary liaison on duty.

• Plan and execute the logistics to flow from the customers' fulfillment center, the first mile, to the ClearJet sortation warehouse, then move to the airline cargo warehouse and the final mile integration.

• You will deliver cost-effective routing solutions, monitor tracking, and trace exceptions through various internet tools and transportation software systems.

• Secure pieces, weights, and dimensions and prepare the airline cargo airway bill.

• Book and coordinate ground movements to/from our warehouses and airport cargo locations.

• Act as the primary liaison with key stakeholders, build and sustain optimistic relationships with ground transportation providers, airline cargo teams, and internal and external customers.

• Seek the most profitable mode of shipment, meeting the company's revenue goals and customers' requirements in agreed timetables.

• Ensures documents are completed and updated promptly, efficiently, and according to regulations and internal procedures.

• Correctly enter data into the transportation management system and maintain and generate required reports; properly process, audit, and file various documentation.

• Use prior experience in Air Cargo Freight Forwarding to solve complex shipping situations and keep stakeholders informed proactively.

• The ability to recognize possible and existing service failures and issues, effectively communicate these situations, offer solutions, and ensure customers are updated promptly.

• Proactively identify shipments at risk of service failure and take control of shipments to ensure on-time delivery.

• Have the fortitude to call audibles.

• Will support Leadership with daily shift recaps and monthly business review preparation, including all data and your analysis.

Requirements

• Must pass the:

  • TSA Security Threat Assessment background check

  • TSA Cargo Training

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain

• Will work in a safety-sensitive position that includes a drug-free work environment

• Three to Five years of cargo industry experience, including recent work in e-commerce shipping and processing.

• Exceptional understanding of the airline cargo business, including TSA security, booking, tracing, and technology interface.

• Excellent understanding of freight forwarding procedures, including operations, booking, tracing, security, and technology interface.

• Understanding and use of Traffic Management Systems

• Knowledge using the various Google WorkSpace applications that include:

  • Gmail, Pages, and Numbers

• Can actively monitor Social Media channels to identify service failures and goodwill gesture opportunities and share essential industry news.

• Shift work required - this position is for an overnight shift (8:00pm - 5:00am Central Time)

• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Option to participate in company health insurance plans which include:

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Generous PTO and Floating Holidays

EEO

ClearJet is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants regardless of , , , , , , , , veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Skills: Outbound Logistics-Expert, Shipment Coordination-Advanced, JDA TMS-Advanced, Regulatory Compliance-Intermediate, Stakeholder Collaboration-Intermediate Contract Type: parttime Location: Fairburn, GA. / Remote Duration: 12+ months (Possible extension) Pay Range: $20 - $22 per hour on W2 Job Summary: We are on the hunt for a seasoned Part-Time Weekend Logistics Planner to join our team for the shift hours of 4:00 pm - 1:00 am EST on Saturdays and Sundays. This role is pivotal for managing and leading outbound shipment planning, including complex warehouse-to-warehouse and hub-to-spoke models, ensuring seamless logistic operations. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach to facilitate physical shipments, collaborate effectively with internal and external partners, and navigate the dynamic demands of our logistic needs with precision and adaptability. Key Responsibilities: Lead outbound shipment planning within our logistics network, optimizing hub-to-spoke and spoke-to-CM movements. Assist in inbound planning to maintain supply continuity and inventory levels. Utilize JDA TMS for planning, execution, and optimization of goods movement. Ensure shipments meet all regulatory compliance and documentation requirements. Proactively coordinate and track shipments, guaranteeing timely and precise delivery, while also managing semi-automated workflows and adapting to changing priorities. Must-Have Skills: Proficiency in JDA Transportation Management System (TMS) Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in logistics Ability to collaborate effectively with warehouse teams, 3PL providers, and internal stakeholders Industry Experience: Previous experience in logistics or a closely related field, with a special emphasis on shipment planning and coordination, is preferred. ABOUT AKRAYA Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team

• Provide high-value analysis of logistics information and support development of engagements, exercises, and briefings for USINDOPACOM stakeholders
• Identify operational use-cases for logistics enhancements
• Assess and recommend emerging logistics tools and methodologies
• Identify use-cases for logistics capabilities enhancements
• Coordinate access to critical logistics data
• Maintain effective working relationships with the Government's program

• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to maintain an active TS/SCI
• 5+ years of experience in DoD in a planning, operations, or logistics related field/program

• Strong organizational and time management skills

2 positions open -

1 - Monday through Fri - 7a to 1530

1 - Fri through Mon - 7a to 1730

Logistics Planner

Transportation is a pillar for any supply chain, and at DHL Supply Chain you are a part of everyday life; because a storm or the breakdown of a truck shouldn’t stop our customer’s products from getting to the consumer when they need them the most. Working in transportation, you will be a part of our business. All members of our transportation teams ensure that the supply chain doesn’t break. They work tirelessly with internal and external parties to guarantee the best solution for the customer. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and you are looking for a good challenge to grow your career in transportation; DHL has the opportunity for you.

Job Description

Ensure effective coordination (including maximizing service and cost performance) of inbound and outbound freight movements, including shuttle service activities for all customer orders and manufactured inventory between the carrier and consignment locations.

• Build and validate (cost, service) daily load plan through EFMS, Topex, or TMS system or Red PrairieRoute interactive, expedite requests and ensure all principal request carrier selections are honored

• Ensure carrier receipt of daily load tenders via 204, fax, or TMS equip

• Coordinate appointment acquisition to ensure adherence to customer delivery requirements

• Communicate frequently with internal (DHL Supply Chain transportation, customer support, operations) and external customers (carriers, client transportation, client Customer Service Organizations) to ensure consistency in direction and expectations

• Coordinate carrier pickup times, and provide daily shipment plan to distribution center

• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities that improves financial performance and service levels, enhancing value proposition for internal and external customers

• Identify compliance issues and participate in metric feedback process.Propose possible remedies / action plans to Operations supervisor

• Yard and shuttle service supervision.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required

•0-3 years of logistics industry experience

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

The Logistics Planner role is a job position where you will partner with multiple cross-functional teams such as warehousing, customer service, deployment, sales, marketing, etc to support operational excellence within Dairy Foods, Purina Animal Nutrition and WinField United divisions. Responsibilities and activities include planning outbound and inbound transportation, track and trace shipments for on-time performance, leveraging transportation technology tools to improve load visibility, facilitate internal conversations with transportation buyers regarding capacity, carrier service issues, etc.

The Logistics Team is located in Arden Hills, MN and focuses on planning/execution of outbound and inbound freight from around 290 US facilities and shipping locations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage transportation events and enhance carrier utilization to ensure on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate all Transportation related activities, such as understanding freight bill payments and assisting Accounts payable in resolution, entering Transportation claims.
• Coordinate, direct and own decision-making processes necessary to accomplish service goals and objectives
• Create and foster strong relationships with internal and external business partners such as material resource Planners, distribution centers, manufacturing personnel, customer service representatives and carrier providers.
• Ensure that issues are addressed quickly and professionally
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements by strategically develop, recommend, cost savings and/or service improvement programs

Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task in high pace environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Experience with TMS systems.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• 1+ years of logistics experience or relevant experience
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Preferred Experience

• OTM (a plus)
• FourKites (a plus)
• DAT
• PowerBI

Salary: $59,840 - $89,760

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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