Logistics Planner - WA

J.B. Hunt•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Logistics Planner executes load assignments to support on-time, safe, damage-free freight delivery in a cost-effective manner. The role optimizes assets and drivers to meet customer requirements, service levels, revenue and profitability goals, and driver needs. It also manages external carriers to minimize costs and maximize customer service levels. The incumbent must be able to work any shift to support scheduling flexibility and operational success, including day, night, and weekend shifts. The position is based in Kennewick, Washington.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of experience in the transportation/logistics industry.
Ability to work across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of relevant professional experience, or 4–5 years of experience in the transportation/logistics industry.
Experience fostering strong customer relationships through delivery on commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback and improvement.
Knowledge of J.B. Hunt’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics.
Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short-term), tactical (1–2 years), and strategic (3–5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Ability to understand, monitor, update, or enhance existing business or work processes.
Ability to analyze issues, determine root causes of organizational problems, and develop alternative solutions that serve the business’s best interests.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and make productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Understanding of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets and ability to drive critical activities to completion.
Proven experience establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Responsibilities

Assign and pre-plan freight for drivers and external carriers according to DOT guidelines, appointment times, and driver availability to meet customer requirements, improve operational efficiency, and reduce operating costs.
Verify inbound capacity details, including driver hours, due homes, and trailer assignments, to manage utilization and promote driving-team safety.
Monitor pickup and delivery times against driver performance to maintain service levels and customer satisfaction.
Develop relationships with external carriers regarding freight availability and service issues, increase market capacity, and communicate with internal teams about volume opportunities.
Coordinate with Customer Experience Representatives and/or the appointment team to reset freight in response to rail updates, missed appointments, and other events to protect service.
Match load assignment requirements to drivers’ available hours to maintain hours-of-service requirements and company regulations.
Meet or exceed operations productivity goals by minimizing empty miles and maximizing stops to reduce costs.
Resolve service issues promptly to meet customer requirements, maximize service levels, and support customer retention.
Coordinate equipment-pool availability at customer sites, market locations, and/or rail ramps to balance assets with operations and customer needs.
Balance freight and equipment availability in assigned markets according to capacity, customer requirements, and driver needs; manage internal capacity to match freight volume.

Benefits

Medical benefit
Dental benefit
Vision benefit
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off commensurate with tenure, including vacation and sick time
Six weeks of paid maternity leave
Two weeks of paid parental leave
Six paid holidays annually
May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to the company’s plans and applicable terms