Logistics Planner - WA

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Kennewick (WA); Vor Ort; USD 74.000 - 92.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Logistics Planner to execute load assignments and optimize assets and drivers for on-time, safe, and cost-effective freight delivery. You will manage external carriers to maximize service levels while controlling costs and ensuring compliance with DOT guidelines.

You must be able to work day, night, and weekend shifts to meet demand and support operational success across multiple markets. The starting pay ranges based on experience and location.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma/GED with 2-3 years in Transportation/Logistics.
• Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of relevant experience or 4-5 years in Transportation/Logistics.
• Experience in fostering strong customer relationships and open communication.

Aufgaben

• Assign and pre-plan freight to meet appointment times and driver availability.
• Verify inbound capacity, driver hours, and trailer assignments for safety and utilization.
• Monitor pickup/delivery times to maintain service levels and satisfaction.
• Coordinate with external carriers and internal teams to balance capacity and costs.
• Match load requirements to driver hours and ensure compliance with hours of service.
• Resolve service issues to meet customer requirements and retention goals.
• Coordinate equipment pools and balance assets across markets.

Kenntnisse

High-level planning

Customer relationship management

Multi-shift adaptability

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management or Business Communications

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Under general supervision, executes load assignments to meet customer requirements for on-time, safe, damage-free delivery of freight in a cost effective manner. Optimizes assets and drivers to meet customer requirements, service levels, revenue and profitability goals, and driver needs. Manages external carriers to minimize costs and maximize customer service levels. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign and pre-plan freight according to DOT guidelines for drivers and external carriers according to appointment times and driver availability to meet customer requirements and increase operational efficiency to reduce overall operating cost
• Verify inbound capacity details such as driver hours, due homes and trailer assignments to effectively manage utilization and the safety of our driving teams
• Monitor pick up and delivery times against driver performance to maintain optimum service levels and customer satisfaction
• Cultivate relationships with external carriers regarding freight availability, service issues and increase market capacity while maintaining communication with internal teams to increase volume opportunities
• Coordinate with Customer Experience Reps and/or appointment team on resetting freight based on rail updates, missed appointments, etc., to protect service
• Match load assignment requirements to driver's available hours to maintain hours of service and Company regulations
• Meets and exceeds productivity goals for operations to minimize empty miles and maximize stops to reduce costs
• Resolve service issues promptly to meet and exceed customer requirements and maximize service levels for customer retention
• Coordinate equipment pools availability at customer sites, market locations and/or rail ramps to balance available assets and meet operations and customer needs
• Balance freight and equipment availability in assigned markets according to capacity, customer requirements and driver needs and manage internal capacity to match freight volume

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: High School Diploma/GED with 2-3 years of experience in the Transportation/Logistics industry; ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of relevant professional experience or 4-5 years of experience in the Transportation/Logistics industry

Experience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery on commitments, open communication, and on-going feedback/improvement

Knowledge of the J.B. Hunt's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics

Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan

Ability to understand, monitor, update, or enhance existing business or work processes

Ability to promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business

Accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment

Understanding of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets and ability to drive critical activities to completion Proven experience in establishing and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

The expected starting pay for this position is between $73,500.00-$91,900.00

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Business Communications, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID

00648105 Logistics Planner - WA (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.