Transportation Planner

About the role

Own the planning and execution of freight moving in and out of plants, mills, and distribution centers. Play a key role in a fast-paced environment by leveraging data, technology, and strong relationships to optimize cost, service, and capacity while adapting to changing customer and market needs.

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 (e.g., service disruptions, accessorials) 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• Experience planning or dispatching freight
• Experience using transportation management systems (TMS) or logistics-related software
• Experience analyzing data to identify trends, improve decisions, or optimize outcomes
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with customers, carriers, or suppliers
• Experience collaborating across teams or functions to solve problems and improve processes
• Experience using new or evolving technology, tools, or systems to improve efficiency or performance

About Us

KBX Logistics is a trusted leader in supply chain logistics, leveraging deep expertise, supply chain integration, and advanced technologies to deliver efficient, safe, and reliable freight solutions. Our team fosters principles to empower each individual to manage their portfolio of responsibilities designed to enhance customer experience, increase capacity, and mitigate cost for our customers. We value those who are adaptable, committed to continued learning, and strong collaborators to take ownership, build relationships, and continuously improve how we serve our customers.

KBX Logistics, a Koch company and global leader in transportation, offers world-class, technology-driven capabilities across all modes of managed freight and transportation asset management. KBX is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges shippers face, leveraging decades of firsthand experience and data-driven insights from a large, diverse, and global business network. By building mutually beneficial partnerships and innovative technology, KBX creates a competitive advantage for its customers and meets the growing need for cost-effective and reliable supply chain solutions.