Strategic Transportation Planner — Bonus Eligible & Growth

Paper Transport, Inc.; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan up to 8% of salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employer Health Savings Account

Job summary

Paper Transport, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Planner to join our Operations team in Wisconsin. You will be a motivated self-starter responsible for planning drivers and freight while meeting customer expectations and maintaining profitability.

We value a team-centric environment with a focus on safety and growth. The role requires strong communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to adapt to changing plans while upholding DOT/HOS regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required or equivalent
• 2-3 years of transportation experience preferred
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team atmosphere
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and navigating multiple computer systems
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Exceed customer on-time service requirements
• Maintain high asset utilization to ensure profitability
• Use negotiation skills to supplement customer freight with brokered loads
• Focus on profitability goals including deadhead, rate per mile, and revenue per truck
• Manage freight within HOS and DOT regulations
• Provide drivers with good work/life balance while maintaining productivity
• Create best practices for a high-performing team
• Build and maintain strong connections with customers
• Be decisive and forward-thinking; navigate multiple computer systems

Skills

Critical Thinking

Adapt to Change

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Dedicated

Negotiation Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Transportation or Business related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Paper Transport, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Planner to join our Operations team in Wisconsin. You will be a motivated self-starter responsible for planning drivers and freight while meeting customer expectations and maintaining profitability.

We value a team-centric environment with a focus on safety and growth. The role requires strong communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to adapt to changing plans while upholding DOT/HOS regulations.