Global Freight Planner: Import/Export & Shipments

CORPORATE RESOURCES OF IL LTD; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Resources of Illinois, Ltd. is seeking an experienced logistics professional to manage domestic transportation planning and import/export coordination.

This hands-on role involves coordinating shipments from pickup through delivery and communicating updates to customers to ensure smooth operations. You will work with carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal teams, planning both LTL and truckload movement while optimizing loads and managing documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in transportation or logistics
• LTL and TL planning experience
• Load planning experience
• Customer communication
• TMS familiarity
• Organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including LTL, truckload, and ocean freight
• Plan and organize LTL and truckload shipments, combining orders and arranging multi-stop loads when appropriate
• Evaluate shipment size, weight, delivery requirements, and available capacity to make effective use of trailer space
• Obtain freight quotes, compare rates, schedule pickups, and coordinate delivery arrangements
• Work with carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and distribution partners to keep shipments moving
• Serve as a point of contact for customers, providing shipment updates, delivery expectations, and resolution of transportation issues
• Coordinate import and export activity, including shipment documentation, booking details, and communication with customs brokers and freight forwarders
• Track shipments, monitor transit times, and follow up on delays, missed pickups, and past-due deliveries
• Coordinate with warehouse and internal operations teams to confirm shipment readiness and resolve scheduling issues

Skills

Freight coordination

LTL/Truckload planning

Shipment optimization

Rate quotes & scheduling

Carrier coordination

Customer updates

Import/export documentation

Shipment tracking

Warehouse coordination

Tools

TMS

Job description

Corporate Resources of Illinois, Ltd. is seeking an experienced logistics professional to manage domestic transportation planning and import/export coordination.

This hands-on role involves coordinating shipments from pickup through delivery and communicating updates to customers to ensure smooth operations. You will work with carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal teams, planning both LTL and truckload movement while optimizing loads and managing documentation.