Strategic Logistics Planner & Scheduling Lead

Coborn; Minden Township (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employee discount on grocery items

DailyPay access to earned wages

Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)

Floating holidays & holiday premium

Sunday Premium Pay

Paid Military Leave

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Job summary

Coborn’s, Inc. is seeking a Logistics Planning & Scheduling Specialist to support transportation operations and ensure stores receive products for an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll coordinate planning, driver scheduling, route assignments, and fleet utilization in collaboration with Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Fleet Maintenance, and transportation partners. You will monitor performance, drive efficiency, and help manage safety, compliance, and records to continuously improve delivery

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in transportation planning, scheduling, dispatch, logistics, distribution, or related environment preferred.
• Experience independently managing transportation schedules, staffing coverage, resource allocation, or operational decisions preferred.
• Experience working with third-party transportation providers, fleet operations, or transportation cost management preferred.
• Strong planning, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Knowledge of transportation operations, route planning, fleet utilization, and DOT/hours-of-service requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams, with the ability to learn transportation management and scheduling systems.
• Valid driver's license and current insurance required; CDL preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan & Coordinate Transportation: Develop and manage daily and weekly delivery routes, driver schedules, equipment assignments, and staffing coverage to support efficient operations.
• Manage Scheduling & Staffing Needs: Adjust schedules and coordinate coverage for absences, vacations, training, seasonal demands, and unexpected operational changes.
• Optimize Transportation Resources: Evaluate fleet availability, route efficiency, and transportation capacity to improve utilization and control costs.
• Coordinate Transportation Partners: Work with third-party carriers to secure transportation capacity, address service concerns, and maintain reliable delivery operations.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner with Logistics, Warehouse Operations, and Fleet Maintenance to coordinate loading schedules, departure times, equipment availability, and delivery priorities.
• Monitor Performance & Improve Processes: Track transportation performance, including mileage, drive time, overtime, staffing coverage, and delivery reliability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support Safety & Compliance: Ensure transportation plans and schedules align with DOT regulations, hours-of-service requirements, and company safety standards.
• Maintain Accurate Records: Manage transportation schedules, driver assignments, equipment information, and operational records while supporting ongoing planning and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Coborn’s, Inc. is seeking a Logistics Planning & Scheduling Specialist to support transportation operations and ensure stores receive products for an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll coordinate planning, driver scheduling, route assignments, and fleet utilization in collaboration with Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Fleet Maintenance, and transportation partners. You will monitor performance, drive efficiency, and help manage safety, compliance, and records to continuously improve delivery