Logistics Planner | TMS Expert for Onsite Contract

Flag Solutions; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Flag Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Planner in Pico Rivera, CA to support transportation and supply chain operations. This temporary contract role focuses on coordinating inbound/outbound shipments, ensuring timely load planning, and maintaining carrier relationships within a TMS.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years in logistics, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables), and excellent collaboration across Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting to optimize freight and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree required.
• 2-5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, or supply chain planning.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound, outbound, direct-ship, and backhaul shipments using a Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Ensure shipments are planned and tendered to carriers in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, Accounting, vendors, carriers, and branch locations to ensure smooth movement of purchase orders.
• Negotiate carrier rates and support transportation cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintain transportation, routing, and carrier data within the system.
• Analyze transportation data, routing efficiency, and carrier performance for improvements.
• Support carrier bid activities and freight optimization projects.
• Coordinate backhaul opportunities with company fleet operations.
• Audit freight invoices and assist with carrier billing and settlement processes.
• Prepare transportation reports and metrics for management decisions.
• Analyze purchasing and shipping trends to identify freight consolidation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

2-5 years logistics experience

Cross-department collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

Flag Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Planner in Pico Rivera, CA to support transportation and supply chain operations. This temporary contract role focuses on coordinating inbound/outbound shipments, ensuring timely load planning, and maintaining carrier relationships within a TMS.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years in logistics, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables), and excellent collaboration across Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting to optimize freight and reduce costs.