Logistics Planning Analyst

CS Recruiting; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting is assisting a female-founded, high-growth natural CPG company rooted in Chicago with over a century of tradition in fresh ingredients and hand-crafted recipes. As Logistics Planning Analyst you will support transportation management and data-driven decisions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

The role blends transportation coordination, reporting, and carrier performance analysis. Strong Excel, analytics, and communication are essential as the team expands nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, freight coordination, or supply chain analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics reporting tools.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or load boards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer transportation management and load execution.
• Monitor shipment activity, appointments, and carrier performance.
• Act as liaison between carriers, operations, customer service, and warehousing.
• Identify and resolve transportation or service issues.
• Maintain logistics data and reporting tools.
• Prepare timeliness reports and outbound shipment trackers.
• Analyze trends to improve freight optimization.
• Manage freight schedules and carrier assignments.
• Create carrier scorecards and KPIs.
• Review freight invoices for accuracy and cost control.
• Support TMS reviews and logistics process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

TMS

Freight platforms

Logistics reporting tools

Job description

Our client is a Female founded, high-growth, natural CPG company with over a century of tradition rooted in using fresh ingredients and hand-crafted recipes. As the pioneers of chicken sausage, they blend innovation with experience, bringing bold, fresh flavors to the table. From their Chicago roots, they’ve grown into a passionate, dedicated team of food enthusiasts, leading the category with their creative recipes, small-batch production, and constant flavor innovation. Celebrating over 100 years of culinary craftsmanship, they’re expanding their offerings and distribution nationwide by launching new and exciting products that continue to redefine the protein category.

Logistics Planning Analyst

Job Type: Full-time; Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Customer Transportation Management
  • Manage transportation coordination and load execution for key customer accounts.
  • Monitor shipment activity, appointment scheduling, and carrier performance to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
  • Serve as a point of coordination between carriers, internal operations teams, customer service, and warehouse personnel.
  • Proactively identify and resolve transportation or service-related issues.
• Logistics Reporting and Data Analysis
  • Maintain and update logistics data and transportation reporting tools.
  • Prepare and analyze timeliness reports, outbound shipment trackers, and transportation performance metrics.
  • Monitor trends and identify opportunities for operational improvement and freight optimization.
  • Support data accuracy and reporting visibility for logistics operations.
• Freight and Load Board Management
  • Manage master freight schedules and load board activity.
  • Coordinate shipment coverage and carrier assignments based on operational requirements.
  • Assist with freight planning and capacity management to support customer demand.
• Carrier Performance and Metrics
  • Create, maintain, and analyze carrier scorecards and transportation KPIs.
  • Track carrier service performance, delivery metrics, and compliance standards.
  • Provide recommendations to improve carrier efficiency, reliability, and overall transportation performance.
• Freight Audit and Cost Control
  • Review and validate freight invoices for accuracy and compliance with agreed-upon rates and services.
  • Investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrections with carriers and internal departments.
  • Assist with freight cost tracking, reporting, and transportation expense analysis.
• Transportation Systems and Continuous Improvement
  • Perform Transportation Management System (TMS) reviews and support system maintenance and data integrity.
  • Assist with process improvement initiatives related to logistics reporting, freight management, and transportation operations.
  • Support development and standardization of logistics processes and reporting tools.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Previous experience in logistics, transportation, freight coordination, or supply chain analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics reporting tools preferred.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), freight platforms, or load boards preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This position offers a competitive base salary.