Transportation Planner - Support Shift
About the role
This role is part of KBX Logistics' Support Shift, designed to maintain service continuity for customers during the weekend. The position is open to remote candidates and is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Central Time).
Responsibilities
- Cook up transportation for a variety of customer accounts, ensuring freight is scheduled to meet service expectations
- Foster strong, collaborative connections with internal teams, external customers, and carrier partners
- Monitor and interpret market trends to inform planning and decision-making
- Use critical thinking to resolve unexpected issues with carriers or customers, aiming for mutually beneficial outcomes and reduced accessorial charges
- Understand and facilitate compliance with all state and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
- Drive efficiency by using system tools to identify opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, and capacity optimization
Qualifications
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs for communication and using spreadsheets
- Experience providing customer service and conflict resolution
Skills
- Experience dispatching or planning in the Transportation/Logistics industry
- Experience with logistics or supply chain management software
- Experience collaborating across departments to optimize supply chain processes
- Experience communicating effectively with suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders
- Experience analyzing data to drive work optimization and opportunities
Benefits
Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.
Pay
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Schedule
The position is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Central Time).