Logistics Planner

RJW Logistics Group•Romeoville, IL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is seeking a detail-oriented and 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 uses hands-on OTR logistics experience, carrier management, performance tracking, and strategic planning to support efficient execution and continued growth of the OTR network. The position is hybrid, with flexibility for in-office meetings or when called upon, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $24.03 per hour plus a monthly bonus. The role requires a high school diploma and previous logistics experience; a four-year college degree is preferred but not mandatory.

Requirements

High school diploma and previous logistics experience.
Strong understanding of IMDL operations, carrier networks, and rail systems.
Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and hold providers accountable.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Analytical ability to interpret data and performance metrics.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
Knowledge of business operating systems, internet software, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally; use phone systems; sit and perform repetitive hand motions; and frequently talk, hear, stand, and walk.
Ability to work more than eight continuous hours when required, work under stressful conditions, maintain accuracy and concentration across multiple tasks, discern visual images with 20/20 corrected vision, and communicate clearly by telephone.
Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician, with no evidence of controlled-substance use.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and oversee daily OTR freight operations to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.
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 carrier partnerships.
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 in logistics software and apply problem-solving, resolution, multitasking, and detail-oriented skills under pressure.

Benefits

MyShare Employee Ownership Program, including yearly share grants based on salary while employed and potential share appreciation.
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.
Monthly bonus.