Strategic Transportation Planner: Data-Driven Freight

Kbx; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KBX Logistics in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Transportation Planner to own the planning and execution of freight moving in and out of plants, mills, and distribution centers. You will leverage data, technology, and strong relationships to optimize cost, service, and capacity while adapting to changing customer and market needs.

Join a team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement as you plan, dispatch, and coordinate with carriers and internal partners to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office tools to analyze information and communicate effectively.
• Experience providing customer service and resolving issues.
• Experience managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience communicating with others to coordinate work or resolve challenges.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the transportation process for assigned plants, mills, distribution centers, or customer accounts
• Proactively identify and resolve capacity and equipment gaps to ensure consistent execution
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers, customers, and internal partners to drive reliable service
• Use data and market insights to make decisions, negotiate spot quotes, and improve cost and service outcomes
• Respond to unplanned events (e.g., service disruptions, accessorials) with attention to detail and urgency
• Leverage transportation systems, AI-enabled tools, and technology to drive efficiency and optimize performance
• Collaborate across teams to solve problems, improve processes, and support shared outcomes
• Adapt to changing priorities, customer needs, and market conditions while maintaining service expectations
• Demonstrate ownership of your portfolio while continuously identifying opportunities to improve results

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Communication

Tools

TMS

Job description

KBX Logistics in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Transportation Planner to own the planning and execution of freight moving in and out of plants, mills, and distribution centers. You will leverage data, technology, and strong relationships to optimize cost, service, and capacity while adapting to changing customer and market needs.

Join a team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement as you plan, dispatch, and coordinate with carriers and internal partners to deliver reliable