Planning Administrator

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 45,130 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc is seeking a Planning Administrator to enhance operations. This role involves optimizing resources and managing the movement of goods across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities include coordinating services, managing client relationships, and ensuring timely updates and delivery. A four-year degree is preferred. CRST offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree (preferred) or applicable work experience with demonstrated success.
• Perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site services and resolve process issues.
• Represent the customer’s business interests.
• Maintain business relationships with clients and ensure accurate services.
• Update systems timely for customer review.
• Act as a liaison between CRST members and the customer.

Skills

Complex problem solving

Critical thinking

Judgment and decision making

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Service orientation

Social perceptiveness

Troubleshooting

Negotiation

Coordination

Education

Four-year degree

Job description

Drive the Specialized Difference at CRST CRST, The Transportation Solution, is hiring a Planning Administrator to support high‑impact operations by optimizing resources and ensuring the smooth, timely movement of goods across our supply chain.

How You'll Work:

• Location: Onsite at 13200 Mid Atlantic Blvd Ste 140 Laurel, MD 20708
• Job Schedule: Monday - Friday (10:30 AM EST to 7:30 PM EST)
• Compensation: $45,130 - $54,000 is the full starting salary range (Pay Bi-Weekly) * A final amount is dependent on factors including prior relevant experience, knowledge, and location. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.

Job Summary:

The strategic planning, coordination, and management of operational activities within an organization. Operations planning professionals play a crucial role in optimizing resources and ensuring efficient and effective operations. Coordinating the movement of goods and materials throughout the supply chain, they plan and schedule transportation, coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders, and ensure timely delivery. They may also manage inventory levels, track shipments, and resolve any logistics-related issues or delays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordination of on-site services, resolving process issues, and data issues for services provided.
• Acts as an extension of our customer representing their business interests.
• Build and maintain business relationships with clients by providing and ensuring prompt and accurate services for the client’s inventory, orders and shipments while in the care and control of CRST.
• Ensures that systems are updated timely and accurately for customer review.
• Acts as a liaison between other CRST members and the customer.

Requirements:

• A four-year degree (preferred) or applicable work experience with demonstrated success.
• Perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideal Experience and Skill Set:

• Complex problem solving and critical thinking.
• Judgment and decision making.
• Multitasking and attention to detail.
• Service orientation and social perceptiveness.
• Troubleshooting and negotiation.
• Coordination and monitoring.

Why CRST?

CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit, growth, and forward momentum — built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. Our Specialized division is one of the most important parts of how we serve our customers, and the people who run it are critical to that success.

Core Values

• Safety at the Core of All We Do.
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action.
• Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.