Consolidation Planner - 1st Shift

RJW Logistics Group • Woodridge, IL

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About The Position

At RJW Logistics Group, we pride ourselves on being the industry-leading experts on CPG retail logistics. We are an asset-based 3PL that delivers solutions to suppliers of Consumer-Packaged Goods utilizing our own trucking fleet, our own warehouses, and our own advanced data analytics. From our customers locations to retail distribution centers, we get products on shelves faster, with greater accuracy, and at a lower cost every time. Our retail logistics expertise turns CPG supply chains into business growth drivers. We are seeking a Consolidation Planner to join a high-performing, business-critical team in RJWs Logistics department. This role is responsible for the successful planning of our customer shipments to ensure we service every order to customer and retailer standards. Our team utilizes technology every day to enable the best possible outcomes. If you are a driven, experienced, exceptional communicator who is ready to tackle your next challenge with a quickly growing team and operation, we encourage you to review our qualifications and apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required for this role
• 2-3 years minimum experience in logistics, freight, supply-chain
• Must be available to work in-office in Lockport, IL or Romeoville, IL when requested in advance (1-week notice)

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
• Understand transit times, scheduling, basic brokerage knowledge
• Takes ownership and accountability for results and areas of opportunity
• Organized, efficient. Able to document updates, ideas, and processes to discuss weekly with management
• Respectful We demonstrate respect for each other, ourselves, and our business in everything we do.
• Sets goals for personal and professional growth
• Open to change; change will be frequent, and you should be easily adaptable
• Highly coachable able to give and receive feedback on your performance openly and professionally

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operation, warehouse and carrier teams to ensure all shipments planned meet RJW standards and the goals of our customers.
• Problem-Solve: Identify gaps in our existing processes and systems and work to develop and implement solutions.
• Communicate clearly and with the upmost professionalism in all written and verbal communication across all business departments.
• Understand transport modes and planning strategies that generate revenue vs. detract from revenue.
• Calculate best transit times and transport modes based on customer need and expectation.
• Understand the larger context and implications of load planning decisions use known context to inform how you plan.
• Provide feedback to your manager often; know when to escalate issues and/or feedback.
• Present your decision-making processes around orders, shipments, etc. to a manager-level audience.
• Take full ownership of all load planning-related activities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees