Transportation Planner

Old World Industries, 3100 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position

Purpose:

Continuously monitor transportation activities to successfully achieve desired service level and company goals, while reducing. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

• Ensure on-time and accurate transportation planning for all outbound and inbound package movements
• Develop and sustain carrier relationships
• Provide daily management of transportation operations
• Evaluate and implement continuous improvement on freight service and freight cost
• Develop operational metrics and report on freight costs
• Become the key point of contact for SAP-TM responsibilities
• Coordinate with production planning, sales, customer service and terminals to achieve on-time service results
• Review new carriers and rate competitiveness

Education,

Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain or equivalent qualified experience.
• A minimum of 2 years Transportation experience focusing on carrier sourcing or operations
• Industry experience preferred:
  Automotive, Retail, Carrier, or 3PL.
• Experience in LTL, TL, and Intermodal carriers desired
• Proficient in MS-Office and SAP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve and identify trends
• High degree of integrity
• Knowledge of transportation laws, freight tariffs, and distribution methods
• Self-motivated. Works well under pressure and a sense of urgency
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan (above market with financial planning advisors)
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance (with optional voluntary life and AD&D benefits)
• Company-paid disability (short- and long-term)
• Flexible spending accounts and employer-funded health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays (supporting healthy work life balance)
• Additional benefits: identity theft insurance, tuition reimbursement, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, pet insurance