TMS Planning Supervisor: 26-02637

Akraya, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a TMS Planning Supervisor to lead a team of transportation planners within a dynamic logistics operations environment in Atlanta, GA. Hybrid work arrangement and a 12-18+ month contract are available.

You will supervise daily workflows, manage escalations, and drive performance against SLAs while guiding the team to deliver operational excellence and support strategic logistics initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a logistics setting.
• Strong understanding of transportation planning operations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational tasks and resolve escalations.
• Provide direct supervision and development for planning staff.
• Monitor team performance against key metrics and SLAs.
• Identify and propose improvements to existing workflows.
• Act as a liaison between the planning team and stakeholders.

Skills

TMS Planning Supervisor

Operational Oversight

Team Leadership

Performance Monitoring

Process Improvement

Job description

Primary Skills

TMS Planning Supervisor Transportation Management Systems (advanced), Operational Oversight (advanced), Team Leadership (advanced), Performance Monitoring (intermediate), Process Improvement (intermediate)

Contract Details

Contract Type: W2

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 -18+ Monthly

#LP Summary

This role involves supervising a team of transportation planners within a logistics operations environment. You will be responsible for managing daily workflows, handling escalations, and ensuring adherence to service level agreements. The position requires guiding and developing the team to achieve operational excellence and support strategic logistics initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational tasks and resolve escalations.
• Provide direct supervision and development for planning staff.
• Monitor team performance against key metrics and SLAs.
• Identify and propose improvements to existing workflows.
• Act as a liaison between the planning team and stakeholders.

Must-Have Skills

• Experience managing teams in a logistics setting.
• Strong understanding of transportation planning operations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

This role requires experience in transportation planning, carrier operations, or logistics execution, ideally within a consulting or contractor management context.

About Akraya

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space.