Strategic Transportation Planner: Data-Driven Logistics

KBX Logistics; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Infertility assistance

Job summary

KBX Logistics in Wichita, KS is seeking a Transportation Planner to own planning and execution of freight across plants, mills, and distribution centers. You will use data, technology, and strong relationships to optimize cost, service, and capacity while adapting to changing customer and market needs.

This role requires collaboration across teams, comfort with a fast-paced environment, and a proven ability to analyze information, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with

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

Multi-priority management

Communication

Tools

TMS

Job description

KBX Logistics in Wichita, KS is seeking a Transportation Planner to own planning and execution of freight across plants, mills, and distribution centers. You will use data, technology, and strong relationships to optimize cost, service, and capacity while adapting to changing customer and market needs.

This role requires collaboration across teams, comfort with a fast-paced environment, and a proven ability to analyze information, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with