Transportation Planner - Load Optimization & Delivery

Arhaus, LLC.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arhaus, LLC. in Boston Heights, OH is seeking a Transportation Analyst to plan and execute domestic inbound/outbound schedules across DCs, using a TMS to optimize loads, cut costs, and improve on-time delivery.

You will manage carrier relationships, generate KPI reports, and coordinate with hub and store teams to maintain schedule integrity. The role emphasizes load optimization, cross-functional communication, and reverse logistics support, with opportunities to drive efficiency and reliability

Qualifications

• Experience using and optimizing a Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Ability to plan inbound/outbound domestic shipments and manage KPI performance.
• Strong collaboration with DCs, hubs, carriers and store teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate load planning with transportation partners for forecasts.
• Coordinate with IT/3rd party software to optimize TMS solutions.
• Perform daily load planning to maximize outbound capacity and efficiency.
• Communicate schedule updates to Transportation Operations and teams.
• Manage reverse logistics including hub returns and loading SOPs.
• Oversee store transfers and new store transportation.

Skills

TMS optimization

Load planning

Carrier relations

Data reporting

Forecasting

Reverse logistics

Store transfers

Tools

TMS

Transportation software

Job description

Arhaus, LLC. in Boston Heights, OH is seeking a Transportation Analyst to plan and execute domestic inbound/outbound schedules across DCs, using a TMS to optimize loads, cut costs, and improve on-time delivery.

You will manage carrier relationships, generate KPI reports, and coordinate with hub and store teams to maintain schedule integrity. The role emphasizes load optimization, cross-functional communication, and reverse logistics support, with opportunities to drive efficiency and reliability