Planning Analyst

CJ Logistics HR Team•Des Plaines, IL

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Planning Analyst oversees transportation planning for various customer products, balancing customer needs with budgetary goals. The role supports CJ Logistics America’s customers through strategic problem-solving and operational excellence. It is a hybrid position based out of the Des Plaines, Illinois office, with regular on-site presence required four days per week or as directed. Remote work may be available depending on business needs and location eligibility, with a dedicated, distraction-free, confidential workspace and reliable internet connection required when working remotely. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, though hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. The role may also require on-call availability and participation in a Saturday rotation. The position operates in a professional, climate-controlled office environment with typically quiet to moderate noise. It routinely uses standard office equipment. The role is largely sedentary and involves prolonged computer work, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of previous experience in transportation.
Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Google applications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the proven ability to work within a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, verbal, or scheduled form.
Results-oriented, with good planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to handle situations, issues, and information with sound judgment, diplomacy, and sensitivity in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Specialization in Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain Management.
TMS experience.
Experience in a transportation planning role.

Responsibilities

Use routing information to create load plans for designated shipping locations, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency.
Communicate with the shipper about production issues.
Check warehouse capacity before tendering loads.
Plan customer returns for effective and timely processing.
Conduct daily update calls with stakeholders.
Create daily summary reports and circulate them to the leadership team.
Identify, measure, and manage key performance indicators.
Perform additional duties as assigned.