Hybrid Transportation Planner – KC Intermodal & LTL

Lindt & Sprüngli Group; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Transportation Planner to oversee day-to-day load planning across multiple transport modes and improve service and cost.

The role requires collaboration with customer service, distribution centers, carriers, and planning teams, using the TMS to schedule, analyze, and optimize transportation while ensuring on-time delivery and P&L awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day load planning across multiple transport modes.
• Review routing and freight costs to optimize service and cost.
• Communicate with customer service, plants/DCs, and carriers to minimize delays.
• Monitor carrier performance and approve upcharges when needed.
• Use TMS for scheduling, reporting, and analytics.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

TMS

Job description

Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Transportation Planner to oversee day-to-day load planning across multiple transport modes and improve service and cost.

The role requires collaboration with customer service, distribution centers, carriers, and planning teams, using the TMS to schedule, analyze, and optimize transportation while ensuring on-time delivery and P&L awareness.