Transportation Logistics Planner
$60,000–$70,000 year
On-siteHazel Crest, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Arrange, schedule, and track domestic and international shipments, preparing documentation and coordinating pickups and deliveries. Provide timely updates on shipment status, delays, and issues while maintaining accurate records of tracking details, costs, and carrier documentation. Support transportation claims for lost or damaged goods, process invoices with accurate GL coding, and analyze data to identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities. Coordinate heavy equipment transportation, including routing, scheduling, and loading support, while partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve workflows. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and three to five years of logistics experience, with occasional time in production or warehouse areas.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field preferred
- Three to five years of transportation management, logistics, supply chain, or related experience preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, heavy equipment, transportation, or freight operations strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of transportation regulations, safety standards, freight coordination, and logistics best practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Excel
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally, manage changing priorities, and support time-sensitive shipment needs in a fast-paced environment
- APICS certification preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with transportation management systems and/or ERP systems preferred
- Epicor experience is a plus
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