Transportation Planner

Parsons; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an amazingly talented Transportation Planner to join our team. You will design, coordinate, and optimize the movement of personnel, equipment, and materials to support customer missions.

You will work with DoW and government clients in complex environments, ensuring safe and compliant operations while managing multi-modal movements. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of planning experience, and an active Secret clearance or higher.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, or related field; master's preferred.
• Equivalent military or industry experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years in transportation planning, logistics, or supply chain; defense/government contracting experience required.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-modal transportation (air, sea, rail, truckload/LTL).
• Active Secret clearance or higher as required.
• U.S. citizenship may be required due to contract and security requirements.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and optimize movement of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure transportation activities are safe, compliant, and efficient for DoW, national security, and international clients.
• Analyze demand, select carriers, develop routing plans, and monitor execution for cost/schedule/performance.
• Develop and maintain transportation plans, routing solutions, and schedules for inbound, outbound, and intra-theater movements.
• Coordinate daily and long-range transportation with operations, warehousing, procurement, and program teams.
• Consolidate shipments and optimize loads to reduce cost and cycle time while meeting service levels.
• Monitor activities in real time, adjust plans for delays, disruptions, or changing priorities.
• Interface with carriers, freight forwarders, and government offices to confirm bookings and resolve issues.
• Track shipments using TMS/ERP and provide status updates and exception reports.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports; propose improvements.

Skills

Multimodal expertise

Regulatory awareness

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDA/Blue Yonder

MercuryGate

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Transportation Planner to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and optimizing the movement of personnel, equipment, and materials in support of customer missions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ensuring that transportation activities are safe, compliant, efficient, and aligned with operational requirements for the U.S. Department of War (DoW), national security agencies, and international clients

• Analyze demand, selects carriers and modes, develops routing plans, and monitors execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives in complex and often austere environments

• Develop and maintain transportation plans, routing solutions, and schedules for inbound, outbound, and intra-theater movements (air, sea, ground, rail)

• Coordinate daily and long-range transportation requirements with operations, warehousing, procurement, and program teams

• Consolidate shipments and optimize loads to reduce cost and cycle time while meeting service-level requirements

• Monitor transportation activities in real time, adjusting plans to address delays, disruptions, or changing mission priorities

• Interface with carriers, freight forwarders, and government transportation offices to confirm bookings, resolve issues, and ensure on-time delivery

• Track shipments using TMS/ERP and other visibility tools; provide status updates and exception reports to stakeholders

• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports; recommend corrective actions and process enhancements

• Conduct route and mode optimization studies to support proposal efforts, cost reductions, and service improvements

• Identify transportation risks (security, schedule, regulatory, environmental) and support mitigation strategies and contingency plans

• Serve as a transportation subject-matter resource for program managers, logistics leads, and customer representatives

• Communicate clearly and proactively with internal and external stakeholders regarding requirements, constraints, and statuses

• Use Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and logistics software to plan, tender, and track shipments

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, or related field is required, Master's degree is preferred.

• Equivalent military or industry experience may be considered

• Minimum of 5 years of transportation planning, logistics, or supply chain experience; defense or government contracting experience required

• Demonstrated experience with multi-modal transportation (e.g., commercial air, military airlift, ocean, truckload/LTL, rail)

• Must have a current/active secret level or higher clearance as required

• U.S. citizenship may be required due to contract and security requirements.

• Willingness to work extended hours, shift work, or on-call support during surge or contingency operations

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including to austere or high-risk locations, as mission requirements dictate

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience supporting DoW/DoD, federal agencies, or large program operations (deployment, sustainment, base operations, or contingency support)

• Familiarity with defense logistics systems and processes (e.g., military air/sea movement, government bill of lading, freight routing guides)

• Background in planning transportation in austere, conflict, or remote environments.

• Strong understanding of transportation principles, carrier operations, and logistics network design

• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (e.g., DOT, IATA/ICAO, IMDG, ADR, HAZMAT/HAZDEC; ITAR/EAR for controlled items)

• Proficiency with TMS, ERP, and related logistics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA/Blue Yonder, MercuryGate, or similar)

• Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis; familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset

• Ability to interpret contracts, tariffs, routing guides, and service agreements.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple movements and priorities simultaneously

• Effective written and verbal communication; able to convey complex transportation plans to non-specialists

• Problem-solving mindset with ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing mission requirements

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multi-cultural teams, including military, civilian, and international partners

• A desire to contribute directly to mission-critical operations that support U.S. national security and international partners

• Ability to work within a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities to influence logistics strategy and innovation

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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