Transportation Planner

Parsons•Honolulu, HI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Transportation Planner to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and optimizing the movement of personnel, equipment, and materials in support of customer missions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, or related field is required, Master’s degree is preferred. Equivalent military or industry experience may be considered
Minimum of 5 years of transportation planning, logistics, or supply chain experience; defense or government contracting experience required
Demonstrated experience with multi-modal transportation (e.g., commercial air, military airlift, ocean, truckload/LTL, rail)
Must have a current/active secret level or higher clearance as required
U.S. citizenship may be required due to contract and security requirements.
Willingness to work extended hours, shift work, or on-call support during surge or contingency operations
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including to austere or high-risk locations, as mission requirements dictate
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoW/DoD, federal agencies, or large program operations (deployment, sustainment, base operations, or contingency support)
Familiarity with defense logistics systems and processes (e.g., military air/sea movement, government bill of lading, freight routing guides)
Background in planning transportation in austere, conflict, or remote environments.
Strong understanding of transportation principles, carrier operations, and logistics network design
Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (e.g., DOT, IATA/ICAO, IMDG, ADR, HAZMAT/HAZDEC; ITAR/EAR for controlled items)
Proficiency with TMS, ERP, and related logistics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA/Blue Yonder, MercuryGate, or similar)
Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis; familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset
Ability to interpret contracts, tariffs, routing guides, and service agreements.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple movements and priorities simultaneously
Effective written and verbal communication; able to convey complex transportation plans to non-specialists
Problem-solving mindset with ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing mission requirements
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multi-cultural teams, including military, civilian, and international partners
A desire to contribute directly to mission-critical operations that support U.S. national security and international partners
Ability to work within a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities to influence logistics strategy and innovation

Responsibilities

Ensuring that transportation activities are safe, compliant, efficient, and aligned with operational requirements for the U.S. Department of War (DoW), national security agencies, and international clients
Analyze demand, selects carriers and modes, develops routing plans, and monitors execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives in complex and often austere environments
Develop and maintain transportation plans, routing solutions, and schedules for inbound, outbound, and intra-theater movements (air, sea, ground, rail)
Coordinate daily and long-range transportation requirements with operations, warehousing, procurement, and program teams
Consolidate shipments and optimize loads to reduce cost and cycle time while meeting service-level requirements
Monitor transportation activities in real time, adjusting plans to address delays, disruptions, or changing mission priorities
Interface with carriers, freight forwarders, and government transportation offices to confirm bookings, resolve issues, and ensure on-time delivery
Track shipments using TMS/ERP and other visibility tools; provide status updates and exception reports to stakeholders
Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports; recommend corrective actions and process enhancements
Conduct route and mode optimization studies to support proposal efforts, cost reductions, and service improvements
Identify transportation risks (security, schedule, regulatory, environmental) and support mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Serve as a transportation subject-matter resource for program managers, logistics leads, and customer representatives
Communicate clearly and proactively with internal and external stakeholders regarding requirements, constraints, and statuses
Use Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and logistics software to plan, tender, and track shipments