Logistics Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Coborn's, Inc.•Haven Township, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Coborn’s, Inc., we're more than a grocery retailer. We're a team of proud employee owners working together to serve our guests and communities. As our Logistics Planning & Scheduling Specialist, you’ll play an important role in supporting our transportation operations, ensuring our stores receive the products they need to deliver remarkable guest experiences. In this role, you’ll coordinate transportation planning, driver scheduling, route assignments, and fleet utilization to support safe, efficient, and reliable delivery operations. You’ll work closely with Logistics leadership, Warehouse Operations, Fleet Maintenance, and transportation partners to respond to changing operational needs, optimize resources, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs. As an employee owner, your contributions go beyond the daily schedule. Every decision you make helps strengthen our operations, support your fellow employee owners, and contribute to the long-term success of our company. If you're someone who enjoys problem-solving, coordinating moving parts, and taking ownership of your work, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with an employee-owned organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three to five years of experience in transportation planning, scheduling, dispatch, logistics, distribution, or a related operational environment preferred.
Experience independently managing transportation schedules, staffing coverage, resource allocation, or operational decisions preferred.
Experience working with third-party transportation providers, fleet operations, or transportation cost management preferred.
Strong planning, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
Knowledge of transportation operations, route planning, fleet utilization, and DOT/hours-of-service requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams, with the ability to learn transportation management and scheduling systems.
Valid driver's license and current insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or a related field preferred.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage daily and weekly delivery routes, driver schedules, equipment assignments, and staffing coverage to support efficient operations.
Adjust schedules and coordinate coverage for absences, vacations, training, seasonal demands, and unexpected operational changes.
Evaluate fleet availability, route efficiency, and transportation capacity to improve utilization and control costs.
Work with third-party carriers to secure transportation capacity, address service concerns, and maintain reliable delivery operations.
Partner with Logistics, Warehouse Operations, and Fleet Maintenance to coordinate loading schedules, departure times, equipment availability, and delivery priorities.
Track transportation performance, including mileage, drive time, overtime, staffing coverage, and delivery reliability to identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensure transportation plans and schedules align with DOT regulations, hours-of-service requirements, and company safety standards.
Manage transportation schedules, driver assignments, equipment information, and operational records while supporting ongoing planning and improvement initiatives.

Benefits

10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
Get Paid Daily with DailyPay
Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
Paid Military Leave
Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
Medical & Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Reimbursement
Paid Family Caregiver Leave
Company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!