Logistics Transportation Planner

EquipmentShare•Columbia, MO

23d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Logistics Transportation Planner at its Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, Missouri. The role ensures the efficient and cost-effective flow of equipment, parts, and materials through the supply chain, from suppliers and distribution centers to customers and internal branches. It focuses heavily on optimizing brokered truckload shipments and ensuring compliance with service-level and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day work combines data analysis, carrier relationship management, and coordination of current and future transportation operations. The position involves working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and collaborating with teams such as warehousing and procurement. The role requires navigating multiple systems, researching issues on the warehouse floor, and analyzing data in an office setting. The position requires regular, predictable attendance, some off-hours work for business meetings or company events, and 5–10% travel.

Requirements

Proven record of successful project completion.
Strong critical-thinking ability.
Willingness to research issues on the warehouse floor and comfort analyzing data in an office.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to complete tasks independently.
Proven ability to solve operational problems using different tools and methods.
Business acumen, a team-oriented approach, and ability to motivate and drive results.
Ability to identify problems, issues, and opportunities and determine a course of action based on facts and sound judgment.
Excellent intuitive, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
Experience working with internal and external customers.
Ability to implement, manage, and complete complex, multifunctional projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods in front of a computer.
Ability to move around the facility and perform physical activities including lifting equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted, bending, standing, climbing, and walking.
Visual and hearing acuity.
Regular and predictable attendance; some off-hours work for business meetings or company events.
Ability to travel 5–10%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field such as Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or Operations Management.
At least 2 years of experience in distribution, operations, manufacturing, and/or supply chain logistics operations or analysis, with a focus on truckload freight or brokered transportation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and optimize inbound and outbound brokered truckload shipments through efficient routing and carrier selection.
Negotiate and manage relationships with freight brokers and carriers to secure competitive rates and reliable truckload service.
Identify shipment consolidation and truckload utilization opportunities to reduce transportation costs.
Navigate multiple systems and platforms while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Monitor freight to ensure delivery meets customer service requirements.
Track truckload efficiency, cost, and service KPIs, and provide regular reports and actionable insights.
Collaborate with warehousing, procurement, and other cross-functional teams to optimize logistics operations and integrate truckload strategies.
Research and analyze truckload freight market trends to inform carrier selection and rate negotiations.
Resolve issues related to brokered truckload shipments, including delays, damages, and discrepancies.
Analyze distribution activities and recommend process improvements to improve logistics efficiency and compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.