Transportation - Analyst, Planning

CJ Logistics HR Team•Des Plaines, IL

2d•$58,000 - $63,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Planning Analyst oversees transportation planning for various customer products, balancing customer needs with budgetary goals. The role calls for strategic thinking and problem-solving to support CJ Logistics America’s customers and promote operational excellence. The analyst uses routing information to plan loads, coordinates with shippers and stakeholders, manages customer returns, and monitors performance and costs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of previous experience in transportation.
Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and best practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Google applications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work within a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished 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.
May be required to be on call and work as part of a Saturday rotation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree specializing in Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain Management.
Transportation planning role experience.
TMS experience.

Responsibilities

Use routing information to create load plans for designated shipping locations while ensuring profitability and cost efficiency.
Communicate with the shipper regarding 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.