Strategic Transportation Planner: Optimize Routes & Profit

Paper Transport, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 8% of salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Paper Transport, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Transportation Planner to plan drivers and freight while meeting customer expectations. You will adapt quickly to plan changes and ensure profitability, empowering decisions that impact fleet success.

The role requires 2–3 years of transportation experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; TMS experience is a plus. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of transportation experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Exceed customer on-time service requirements.
• Maintain high asset utilization to improve profitability.
• Negotiate with customers and brokered loads.
• Focus on profitability metrics: deadhead, rate per mile, revenue per truck.
• Manage freight within DOT/HOS 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 efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Navigate multiple systems

TMS experience

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

Paper Transport, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Transportation Planner to plan drivers and freight while meeting customer expectations. You will adapt quickly to plan changes and ensure profitability, empowering decisions that impact fleet success.

The role requires 2–3 years of transportation experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; TMS experience is a plus. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.