Strategic Transportation Planner | Data-Driven Logistics

KBX Logistics; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

KBX Logistics is seeking a Transportation Planner to lead 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.

In this role, you will collaborate with carriers, customers, and internal partners, identify capacity gaps, negotiate quotes, and use transportation systems and AI-enabled tools to drive

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

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

TMS software

Job description

KBX Logistics is seeking a Transportation Planner to lead 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.

In this role, you will collaborate with carriers, customers, and internal partners, identify capacity gaps, negotiate quotes, and use transportation systems and AI-enabled tools to drive