Transportation Planner - Support Shift

KBX Logistics is hiring a Part-Time Transportation Planner for a remote Support Shift role, scheduled on weekends from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time). Responsibilities include planning shipments, communicating with carriers and customers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates based in or near Green Bay, WI, or Wichita, KS, may have opportunities for in-person collaboration and career growth. Strong attention to detail and critical thinking are essential for success.
Your Job

KBX Logistics is seeking a Part-Time Transportation Planner to join our team! This role is part of our Support Shift, designed to maintain service continuity for our customers during the weekend. The position is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Central Time).

Due to the weekend schedule, this position is open to remote candidates. We are open to candidates based in Green Bay, WI or Wichita, KS, where KBX has office locations. Individuals located in or near these areas may have opportunities for in-person collaboration and future career growth within KBX, including the potential to transition into other roles aligned with their development goals.

In this role, you'll be responsible for executing key transportation and logistics processes that keep freight moving efficiently. This includes planning shipments, communicating with carriers and customers, resolving unexpected issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and a high level of professionalism - all within a fast-paced, remote weekend environment.

Our Team

KBX Logistics is a trusted leader in supply chain logistics, leveraging experience, supply chain integrations, and advanced technologies to deliver efficient, safe, and sustainable freight solutions. Our team fosters principles to empower each individual to manage their portfolio of responsibilities designed to enhance customer experience, increase capacity, and mitigate cost for our customers.

What You Will Do

Coordinate transportation for a variety of customer accounts, ensuring freight is scheduled to meet service expectationsFoster strong, collaborative connections with internal teams, external customers, and carrier partnersMonitor and interpret market trends to inform planning and decision-making Use critical thinking to resolve unexpected issues with carriers or customers, aiming for mutually beneficial outcomes and reduced accessorial charges Understand and facilitate compliance with all state and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations Drive efficiency by using system tools to identify opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, and capacity optimization

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Experience using Microsoft Office programs for communication and using spreadsheetsExperience providing customer service and conflict resolution

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience dispatching or planning in the Transportation/Logistics industryExperience with logistics or supply chain management softwareExperience collaborating across departments to optimize supply chain processesExperience communicating effectively with suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholdersExperience analyzing data to drive work optimization and opportunities

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

KBX Logistics, a Koch company and global leader in transportation, offers world-class, technology-driven capabilities across all modes of managed freight and transportation asset management. KBX is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges shippers face, leveraging decades of firsthand experience and data-driven insights from a large, diverse, and global business network. By building mutually beneficial partnerships and innovative technology, KBX creates a competitive advantage for its customers and meets the growing need for cost effective and reliable supply chain solutions. For more information on KBX, visit www.kbx.com

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).