Transportation Planner - Optimize Freight & Service

KBX Logistics LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KBX Logistics is seeking a Transportation Planner to own the planning and execution of freight for plants, mills, and distribution centers. You will leverage data, technology, and strong relationships to optimize cost, service, and capacity while adapting to changing customer and market needs.

This is a fast-paced role that emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, ownership of your portfolio, and ongoing improvements in efficiency and service.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office tools to analyze information and communicate effectively.
• Experience providing customer service and resolving issues.
• Experience managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience communicating with others to coordinate work or resolve challenges.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the transportation process for assigned plants, mills, distribution centers, or customer accounts.
• Proactively identify and resolve capacity and equipment gaps to ensure consistent execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers, customers, and internal partners to drive reliable service.
• Use data and market insights to make decisions, negotiate spot quotes, and improve cost and service outcomes.
• Respond to unplanned events with attention to detail and urgency.
• Leverage transportation systems, AI-enabled tools, and technology to drive efficiency and optimize performance.
• Collaborate across teams to solve problems, improve processes, and support shared outcomes.
• Adapt to changing priorities, customer needs, and market conditions while maintaining service expectations.
• Demonstrate ownership of your portfolio while continuously identifying opportunities to improve results.

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

Prioritization

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Tools

TMS software

Logistics software

Data analysis tools

Job description

KBX Logistics is seeking a Transportation Planner to own the planning and execution of freight for plants, mills, and distribution centers. You will leverage data, technology, and strong relationships to optimize cost, service, and capacity while adapting to changing customer and market needs.

This is a fast-paced role that emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, ownership of your portfolio, and ongoing improvements in efficiency and service.