Transportation Planner/ Logistics Specialist

Lanco Group; Hazel Crest (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Mi-Jack Products is seeking a Transportation Planner to support planning, coordination, and optimization of domestic and international transportation operations. You will work with production, warehouse, purchasing, sales, customer service, and logistics partners to move raw materials, components, and finished goods efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of transportation management experience, strong knowledge of regulations and freight coordination, and proficiency with ERP/TMS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years in transportation management, logistics, or related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy equipment transportation preferred.
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations, safety standards, freight coordination, and logistics best practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Outlook and Excel.
• Experience with ERP/TMS systems; Epicor is a plus.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, schedule, and track shipments with proper documentation.
• Provide updates on shipment status to internal teams and customers.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and carrier documentation.
• Manage transportation invoices and GL coding.
• Analyze transportation data to identify efficiency and cost savings.
• Support freight rate benchmarking and carrier sourcing.
• Help develop standardized procedures and load securement practices.
• Coordinate heavy equipment transport using heavy haul trucks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve transportation issues.

Skills

Transportation planning

Logistics management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Epicor

TMS

Job description

Mi-Jack Products is seeking a Transportation Planner to support the planning, coordination, and optimization of domestic and international transportation operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring the timely, safe, and cost-effective movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods while supporting operational efficiency, shipment visibility, and customer satisfaction.

The Transportation Planner will work closely with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service, freight carriers, and logistics partners to coordinate shipments, manage transportation documentation, monitor freight performance, and identify opportunities to improve transportation processes. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented logistics professional who enjoys solving problems, building strong working relationships, and keeping complex shipments moving efficiently.

What You'll Do:

• Arrange, schedule, and track shipments, including preparing shipping documentation and coordinating pickups and deliveries.
• Provide timely updates to internal teams and customers regarding shipment status, delivery schedules, delays, and transportation-related issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, including tracking details, delivery dates, transportation costs, and carrier documentation.
• Support transportation claims management for lost or damaged shipments.
• Review and process transportation invoices, including accurate GL coding and freight cost administration.
• Prepare reports and analyze transportation data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, cost savings, and service performance.
• Assist with freight rate benchmarking, carrier sourcing, and transportation contract support.
• Help develop standardized transportation procedures, shipment workflows, load securement practices, and packaging requirements.
• Coordinate heavy equipment transportation using heavy haul trucks, including shipment layouts, routing, scheduling, carrier communication, and loading support.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve transportation issues, improve shipment planning, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of transportation management, logistics, supply chain, or related experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, heavy equipment, transportation, or freight operations strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations, safety standards, freight coordination, and logistics best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Excel.
• Experience with transportation management systems and/or ERP systems preferred; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, manage changing priorities, and support time-sensitive shipment needs in a fast-paced environment.
• APICS certification preferred.

This role is primarily office-based but may require time in production, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or outdoor areas to support equipment measurements, loading activities, shipment planning, and continuous improvement projects. The position may occasionally require lifting up to 50 pounds.

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The base pay range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits,

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• a 401(k) plan.

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