Transportation - Analyst, Planning

Schedule: M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Compensation: $58,000-$63,000 per year (annualized hourly rate)
Incentive eligible: No
Position Overview
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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Utilize routing information to create load plans for designated shipping locations, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency
Communicate with the shipper for production issues
Check warehouse capacity before tendering loads
Plan customer returns for effective and timely processing
Conduct daily update calls with the stakeholders
Create daily summary reports and circulate to the leadership team
Identify, measure and manage key performance indicators
Additional duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Logistics, Transportation or Supply Chain Management is preferred
3+ years of previous experience in Transportation
Knowledge of applicable Transportation regulations and best practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google applications
TMS experience is a plus
Experience in a Transportation planning role preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to work within a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in the 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

Physical Requirements
This is largely a sedentary role requiring the physical ability to:

Sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk while working on a computer
Use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and telephone
Speak and hear clearly in person, virtually, and over the phone
Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or lift up to 10 pounds

Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and printers.
The work environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise level and is climate controlled.
Location/Remote Eligibility
This is a hybrid role based out of our Des Plaines, IL office. Regular, on-site presence is required (4) days per week or as otherwise directed by the company.
The role may be performed in a hybrid work setting (combination of on-site and/or remote), depending on business needs and location eligibility. When working remote, employees are expected to maintain a dedicated, distraction-free, confidential workspace and reliable internet connection.
Schedule
Work hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.