Senior Transportation Planner – On-Time Delivery Expert

Nestlé; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator to oversee transportation load planning, order management, and on-time delivery. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, carriers, and facilities to ensure seamless execution and service reliability.

The role requires strong communication, analytical decision-making, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is essential for daily planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college education preferred.
• Transportation/logistics experience preferred.
• Experience in a tactical and fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute transportation planning to meet service expectations.
• Collaborate with customer service, carriers, facilities, and deployment.
• Validate plans and maintain accurate data; manage appointments and transit times.
• Manage planning anomalies and analyze non-routine problems.
• Oversee day-to-day carrier management and on-time pick-up/delivery.
• Communicate daily on successes and improvements.
• Attend meetings and participate in projects to maximize Nestlé value.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical decision making

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability to shifting priorities

Team collaboration

Change resilience

Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, &

Education

High School Diploma

College education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Nestlé is seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator to oversee transportation load planning, order management, and on-time delivery. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, carriers, and facilities to ensure seamless execution and service reliability.

The role requires strong communication, analytical decision-making, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is essential for daily planning and reporting.