Strategic Transportation Planner & Scheduler

Coborn's; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

DailyPay

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Sunday premium pay

Military leave

Recognition programs

Health & Wellness programs

EAP

Discount marketplace

Growth opportunities

401(k) with company match

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Coborn's, Inc. is hiring a Logistics Planning & Scheduling Specialist to coordinate transportation planning, driver scheduling, route assignments, and fleet utilization to support safe and reliable deliveries to our stores.

In this employee-owned role, you will partner with Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Fleet Maintenance and transportation partners to optimize resources, respond to changes, and control costs, while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in transportation planning, scheduling, dispatch, logistics, distribution, or related environment preferred.
• Experience with third‑party transportation providers, fleet operations, or transportation cost management preferred.
• Strong planning, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan & Coordinate Transportation: Develop and manage daily and weekly delivery routes, driver schedules, equipment assignments, and staffing coverage to support efficient operations.
• Manage Scheduling & Staffing Needs: Adjust schedules and coordinate coverage for absences, vacations, training, seasonal demands, and unexpected operational changes.
• Optimize Transportation Resources: Evaluate fleet availability, route efficiency, and transportation capacity to improve utilization and control costs.
• Coordinate Transportation Partners: Work with third‑party carriers to secure transportation capacity, address service concerns, and maintain reliable delivery operations.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner with Logistics, Warehouse Operations, and Fleet Maintenance to coordinate loading schedules, departure times, equipment availability, and delivery priorities.
• Monitor Performance & Improve Processes: Track transportation performance, including mileage, drive time, overtime, staffing coverage, and delivery reliability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support Safety & Compliance: Ensure transportation plans and schedules align with DOT regulations, hours‑of‑service requirements, and company safety standards.
• Maintain Accurate Records: Manage transportation schedules, driver assignments, equipment information, and operational records while supporting ongoing planning and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Transportation operations

Route planning

Fleet utilization

DOT hours-of-service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Coborn's, Inc. is hiring a Logistics Planning & Scheduling Specialist to coordinate transportation planning, driver scheduling, route assignments, and fleet utilization to support safe and reliable deliveries to our stores.

In this employee-owned role, you will partner with Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Fleet Maintenance and transportation partners to optimize resources, respond to changes, and control costs, while upholding safety and regulatory standards.