Logistics Transportation Planner

About the role

At EquipmentShare, we're hiring a Logistics Transportation Planner at our Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO. The primary goal of this role is to ensure the efficient and cost-effective flow of equipment, parts, and materials through the entire supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Cook up and optimize brokered truckload shipments for inbound and outbound freight, ensuring efficient routing and carrier selection.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with freight brokers and carriers to secure competitive rates and reliable service for truckload moves.
• Analyze and identify opportunities to consolidate shipments and optimize truckload utilization to reduce transportation costs.
• Proficient in navigating multiple systems and platforms simultaneously while effectively multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor freight to ensure successful delivery within customer service requirements.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to truckload efficiency, cost, and service, providing regular reports and actionable insights.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including warehousing and procurement, to optimize logistics operations and integrate truckload strategies.
• Research and analyze market trends in the truckload freight industry to inform carrier selection and rate negotiations.
• Address and resolve issues related to brokered truckload shipments, including delays, damages, and discrepancies.
• Analyze distribution activities and suggest process improvements to enhance overall logistics efficiency and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven record of successful project completion.
• Strong critical thinking ability.
• Willingness to research issues on the warehouse floor while also comfortable analyzing data in the office.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Able to complete tasks while working independently.
• Proven ability to solve operational problems using different tools and methods.
• Passion to win, ability to motivate and drive next level results, strong business acumen, team player.
• Accurate identification of problems, issues, and opportunities to set a course of action based on facts and good judgment.
• Excellent intuitive, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication to include listening and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field such as Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or Operations Management is preferred.
• At least 2+ years of experience in Distribution, Operations, Manufacturing, and/or Supply Chain Logistics operations/analysis experience with a focus on truckload freight or brokered transportation preferred.
• Experience working with internal/external customers.
• Experience implementing, managing, and completing complex, multi-functional projects.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office applications; strong user of Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Some work is required in "off-hours" for business meetings/company events.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
• Ability to move about the facility on a regular basis to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Ability to work in off-hours for business meetings/company events.

Travel Requirement

• 5-10%

A Workplace For All

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to solving the toughest problems in construction. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.