Transportation Planner

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KBX Logistics is looking for a Transportation Planner to join our team in Green Bay, WI. This position will manage the transportation process and own planning the freight in and out of specific plants/mills/distribution centers for our customers.

KBX Logistics is a trusted leader in supply chain logistics, leveraging experience, supply chain integrations, and advanced technologies to deliver efficient, safe, and sustainable 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.

• Manage the transportation process for specific plants/mills/distribution centers or for customer accounts requiring specialized equipment
• Ensure carrier resources at locations have the necessary transportation equipment and by proactively detecting gaps that could cause loading problems.
• Build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external customers, teammates, and carriers
• Use data to identify market trends that enable successful negotiations of spot quotes and improved costs and service
• Resolve unplanned events with carriers which could include: time delivery days, accessorial charges, etc.,
• Ensure and be a steward of compliance to all State and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). utilization of systems, artificial intelligence, and tools to manage cost, service, and capacity driving long term efficiencies in value

• Experience using Microsoft Office programs for communication and using spreadsheets
• Experience providing customer service and conflict resolution

• 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

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. 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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.