About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Transportation Planner will schedule, coordinate, and execute inbound and intra-facility transportation across the supply chain. You’ll work with internal operations, procurement, and external carriers to manage truck, rail, and ocean movements—supporting efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery networks.

• Analyze orders and plan shipments using a Transportation Management System (TMS)
• Execute daily shipments and resolve shipment exceptions
• Coordinate with 3rd-party carriers and support private fleet utilization
• Evaluate legality and feasibility of current and proposed transit infrastructure
• Support bids for transportation projects and recommend acceptance, rejection, or modifications
• Recommend and implement plan changes to improve efficiency, reduce cost and environmental impact
• Support logistic network modeling and provide recommendations based on analysis
• Draft reports outlining findings and recommended actions as needed
• Indirectly support driver and equipment utilization
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) — preferred platforms include Oracle OTM, JDA/Blue Yonder, Manhattan, MercuryGate, etc.
• Experience with tactical supply chain planning: carrier capacity planning, transportation planning, and network planning
• Experience in transportation management, carrier management, fleet management, and driver management
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, OR at least five (5) years of related experience
• Thorough understanding of FMCSA compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-first mindset and ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or comparable productivity tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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Physical Demands

• Regular use of a computer and standard office equipment (telephone, printer, copier, etc.)
• Ability to communicate clearly via phone, email, and in-person
• Work is primarily performed in an indoor, temperature-controlled office environment
• Typical work involves sitting and standing

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Travel Requirements

• Travel as needed

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $59,926 per year (estimated)
• Full-time benefits include flexible health, dental, and vision options; 401(k) with company match after one year; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program; volunteer time-off; and wellness programs.
• Exact benefits and eligibility will be provided by the hiring organization (Confidential Client) during the interview/offer stage.

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Why Join

Confidential Client is focused on building a collaborative, supportive workplace where team members can grow. This role offers exposure to cross-functional supply chain operations, opportunities to lead improvements in network and transportation planning, and the ability to make measurable operational impact.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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