Transportation Planner

CRH•Northfield, MN

3d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Planner schedules and routes fleet and hired-haul shipments for the manufacturing plant and distribution yard in Shakopee, Minnesota. The role optimizes shipment efficiency by making effective use of equipment, planning backhaul loads, and maximizing drivers’ hours of service. It coordinates with carriers, customers, production, and sales, and maintains shipment and driver records to support safe, compliant operations.

Requirements

Minimum two-year degree in business or a related field, or equivalent experience, training, or education.
Logistics experience with working knowledge of DOT regulations and scheduling internal fleet equipment.
Strong language, mathematical, and computer skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Review open orders and delivery windows to prioritize scheduling of fleet and hired carriers.
Coordinate regional shipment requests to optimize routing.
Maintain shipping information in Oracle Transportation Management, including carrier assignment, rating accuracy, scheduling, and equipment requirements.
Serve as the carrier point of contact by locating capacity for variable shipping volumes, negotiating spot rates, communicating delivery instructions, and ensuring insurance and safety requirements are met.
Review carrier accounts to identify issues and file claims for damaged or missing product.
Communicate delivery schedules to customers and prepare associated shipping documents.
Coordinate with production and sales teams to expedite and trace shipments.
Audit and maintain driver files and records, including hours of service, accidents, and violations, to ensure compliance with DOT and government regulations.