Logistics Planner

PACCAR Inc; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PACCAR Inc. is seeking a Logistics Planner in Bellevue, WA to plan, optimize, and execute transportation for inbound supplier activity across North America.

You will monitor data accuracy in the Transportation Management System and configure optimizations while working with Materials, Plant Traffic, and PACCAR Parts teams to ensure reliable delivery schedules. The role requires 1+ year in transportation or materials, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office; SAP experience is

Qualifications

• 1+ year of transportation or materials experience.
• Industry knowledge of transportation best practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with SAP or transportation systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans inbound freight for assigned geographic region within established timelines.
• Maintains supplier relationships to ensure TMS compliance and data accuracy.
• Collaborates with Plant Traffic and Materials to provide accurate transportation plans.
• Acts as initial contact to establish and update transportation plans and exceptions.
• Involves management to strengthen supplier compliance through communication and follow-through.
• Monitors transportation plan accuracy and communicates system configuration issues.
• Assists with cost savings initiatives.
• Participates in supplier TMS training activities.

Skills

Transportation experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Independent work

SAP knowledge

Tools

SAP

Transportation systems

Job description

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Logistics Planner

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: Bellevue, WA, US, 98004

Company: PACCAR

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Requisition Summary

Using the latest SAP Transportation Management System, a Logistics Planner plans, optimizes, and executes transportation for all supplier inbound activity destined for PACCAR assembly plants and PACCAR Parts Distribution Centers across North America.

The Logistics Planner monitors transportation plans to ensure accuracy. This person monitors data accuracy within PACCAR’s Transportation Management System. The Logistics Planner also configures and optimizes transportation planning in the system as well as exceptions identified at the plant and suppliers.Candidate will work closely with PACCAR Materials, Plant Traffic, and PACCAR Parts personnel to ensure that consistent and reliable delivery schedules are maintained.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Plans inbound freight for his / her assigned geographic region within established timelines.
• Establishes and maintains a strong working relationship with his / her assigned suppliers toachieve supplier TMS compliance and data accuracy. Coordinates corrective actions asrequired.
• Establishes and maintains a strong collaborative working relationship with Plant Traffic andMaterials personnel to provide accurate transportation plans.
• Serves as the initial point of contact to establish and update transportation plans and exceptionmanagement.
• Involves various levels of management when needed to strengthen supplier compliance through effectivecommunication and follow-through.
• Monitors transportation plan accuracy to identify and communicate system configuration issues.
• Assists with the implementation of cost savings initiatives.
• Participates in supplier TMS training activities.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of Transportation or Materials experience desired
• Industry knowledge of transportation best practices
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities in a changing environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Quality and results-driven work ethic
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with SAP or transportation systems desired.

Education

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Logistics Planner is $70,500 - $105,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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