Planning Analyst

CJ Logistics • Des Plaines, IL

1d • $57,000

About The Position

The Planning Analyst is responsible for overseeing the Transportation planning process for various customer products. While adhering to customer needs, the Analyst will ensure we stay within budgetary goals. This position requires a strategic thinker and problem solver to support CJ Logistics America’s customers on a daily basis and ensure operational excellence.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Every day presents new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact
Salary Range: Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a minimum base salary of $57,000, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; specialization in Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• 3+ years of previous experience in Transportation; experience in a Transportation planning role is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google applications. Experience working in a transportation management system (TMS) is a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable Transportation regulations and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to work within a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Results-oriented with good planning, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, or scheduled form.
• Ability to handle situations, issues, and information with sound judgment, diplomacy, and sensitivity in a fast-paced environment.
• May be required to be on call and work as part of a Saturday rotation.

Nice To Haves

• specialization in Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• experience in a Transportation planning role is preferred.
• Experience working in a transportation management system (TMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Master the Transportation Process: Utilize routing information to create load plans for designated shipping locations, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency.
• Communicate & Coordinate: Communicate with the shipper for production issues and conduct daily update calls with the stakeholders.
• Analyze & Optimize: Identify, measure, and manage key performance indicators while creating daily summary reports for the leadership team.
• Operational Support: Check warehouse capacity before tendering loads and plan customer returns for effective and timely processing.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level