Logistics Planner

RJW Logistics Group•Romeoville, IL

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is seeking a detail-oriented, strategic Logistics Planner for its high-volume contract team. The role focuses on managing and expanding the over-the-road (OTR) truckload segment of the transportation business, with freight contractually awarded to a select group of core carriers. The planner will use hands-on OTR logistics experience to manage carriers, track performance, and plan strategically for efficient execution and continued network growth. The position is hybrid, with flexibility to attend in-office meetings or come in when called upon. The office is located at 1001 Bluff Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $24.03 per hour plus a monthly bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Previous logistics experience required.
Strong understanding of IMDL operations, carrier networks, and rail systems.
Ability to manage vendor relationships and hold providers accountable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and business correspondence and present information to groups.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Analytical ability to interpret data and performance metrics.
Ability to enter data in logistics software.
Strong problem-solving and resolution skills, including identifying root causes and corrective actions.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and maintain attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to work with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word-processing software, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to work more than eight continuous hours when required.
Ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20/20 corrected vision and to communicate clearly over telephones.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and oversee daily OTR freight operations to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.
Manage relationships with core OTR carriers, monitor performance, and hold partners accountable to service-level agreements.
Track and analyze carrier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, tender acceptance, capacity utilization, and cost control.
Collaborate with account management, customer service, and warehouse operations to proactively resolve service disruptions or exceptions.
Develop and implement strategies to optimize cost savings while maintaining high service levels.
Support contract negotiations and help build stronger long-term partnerships with carriers.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and DOT regulations and company policies.
Maintain accurate shipment and carrier information in the Transportation Management System (TMS).
Provide problem-solving support for escalated service issues or capacity challenges.
Identify network inefficiencies and recommend continuous-improvement initiatives.
Enter data into logistics software and provide problem-solving and issue-resolution support.
Perform other duties as requested by supervisors or managers.

Benefits

MyShare Employee Ownership Program, with yearly shares based on salary while employed.
401(k) matching.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employee discount.
Flexible spending account.
Health savings account.
Paid time off.
Sick days.
Long-term disability insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Accidental insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Disability insurance.