Transportation Planner

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid vacation/time off

Job summary

Koch Business Solutions, LP is seeking a Transportation Planner for its Green Bay, WI office. The role involves managing transportation processes for plants and distribution centers, ensuring equipment availability, and fostering relationships with customers and carriers.

The ideal candidate has logistics experience, is adept with software, and excels in data analysis. A commitment to safety and compliance is also essential. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience dispatching or planning in the Transportation/Logistics industry.
• Experience analyzing data to drive work optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transportation process for specific plants/mills/distribution centers.
• Ensure carrier resources have necessary transportation equipment.
• Build and sustain relationships with customers and carriers.

Skills

Experience using Microsoft Office programs

Experience providing customer service

Tools

Logistics or supply chain management software

Job description

YOUR JOB

KBX Logistics is looking for a Transportation Planner to join our team in Green Bay, WI. This position will manage the transportation process and own planning the freight in and out of specific plants/mills/distribution centers for our customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage the transportation process for specific plants/mills/distribution centers or for customer accounts requiring specialized equipment
• Ensure carrier resources at locations have the necessary transportation equipment and by proactively detecting gaps that could cause loading problems.
• Build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external customers, teammates, and carriers
• Use data to identify market trends that enable successful negotiations of spot quotes and improved costs and service
• Resolve unplanned events with carriers which could include time delivery days, accessorial charges, etc.,
• Ensure and be a steward of compliance to all State and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Proactive utilization of systems, artificial intelligence, and tools to manage cost, service, and capacity driving long term efficiencies in value

WHO YOU ARE (BASIC QUALIFICATIONS)

• Experience using Microsoft Office programs for communication and using spreadsheets
• Experience providing customer service and conflict resolution

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD

• Experience dispatching or planning in the Transportation/Logistics industry
• Experience with logistics or supply chain management software
• Experience collaborating across departments to optimize supply chain processes
• Experience communicating effectively with suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders
• Experience analyzing data to drive work optimization and opportunities

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

OUR BENEFITS

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.