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Logistics Planner

Logistics Planner

RJW Logistics • Romeoville, IL, US
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Job Opportunity : Logistics Planner

Compensation : $24.04 hourly

Location : In office - Romeoville, IL

Training schedule - Monday - Friday / 7 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM

Once trained, schedule will change to Tuesday - Saturday / 7 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM

RJW Logistics Group is HIRING! OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THAT'S WHY THEY COME FIRST.

RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. At RJW, we are committed to our employees' success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward.

Empower Your Future with Our Employee Ownership Program

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Employee Ownership Programan exciting opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our dedicated team members. At RJW, we believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our success, and we want to share that success with you. Here's what you can look forward to :

  • Ownership Stake : Become a co-owner of the company and take pride in knowing that your hard work directly contributes to your own financial growth and the company's prosperity.
  • Financial Rewards : Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
  • Sense of Belonging : Feel a deeper connection and commitment to your work as you become an integral part of the company's journey and success story.
  • Community and Collaboration : Join a community of like-minded individuals who are equally invested in the company's mission and vision, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Cost : Maybe the best detail about this program is that it cost nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits of the program. Additionally, shares will be given to you on a yearly basis based on salary.

Our Employee Ownership Program is more than just a benefitit's a path to building a brighter, more prosperous future together. Join us in taking this exciting step forward and become a valued co-owner of RJW. Together, we can achieve greatness.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Logistics Planner to join our high-volume contract team. This role will focus specifically on managing and expanding the OTR truckload segment of our transportation business. All OTR freight is contractually awarded to a select group of core carriers.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on OTR logistics experience and be adept at carrier management, performance tracking, and strategic planning to ensure efficient execution and continued growth of our over the road network.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, and oversee daily OTR freight operations to ensure on-time pick-up and delivery.
  • Manage relationships with core OTR carriers, monitoring performance and holding partners accountable to service-level agreements.
  • Track and analyze carrier performance metrics (on-time delivery, tender acceptance, capacity utilization, and cost control).
  • Collaborate with internal teams (account management, customer service, and warehouse operations) to proactively resolve service disruptions or exceptions.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize cost savings while maintaining high service levels.
  • Support contract negotiations and assist in building stronger long-term partnerships with carriers.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and DOT regulations as well as company policies.
  • Maintain accurate shipment and carrier information in the Transportation Management System (TMS).
  • Provide problem-solving support for escalated service issues or capacity challenges.
  • Identify network inefficiencies and contribute recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Additional Responsibilities

  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Knowledge and ability to enter data in Logistics software.
  • Excellent problem solving and resolution skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure situations.
  • Ability to Multi-task.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of IMDL operations, carrier networks, and rail systems
  • Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and hold providers accountable
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and performance metrics
  • Education and / or Experience Required

  • High School Diploma required with previous logistics experience.
  • 4 Year College Degree preferred but not mandatory
  • Language Skills Sets

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
  • Mathematical Skills

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Reasoning Ability

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to determine "root cause" of problem and determine corrective action.
  • Computer Skills

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.
  • Physical Demands

  • Must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Must be able to activate phone systems utilizing keyboards and buttons.
  • Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others.
  • Regularly works in an indoor / office environment and required to sit and / or use repetitive hand motion.
  • Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk.
  • Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.
  • Must be able to work under stressful situations, have good cognitive skills, maintain work accuracy, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time.
  • Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20 / 20 corrected vision.
  • Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones.
  • Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.
  • Employer Rights

    This job description is intended to provide general information about the Logistics Planner position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Logistics Planner nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform.

  • with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of the RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.
  • Employment-At-Will

    It is the Company's policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite period. Just as our associates, reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate any time for any reason either with or without cause.

    Neither this Job Description nor any of its individual terms constitutes commitments between the Company and its associates as to the terms, conditions or duration of employment, nor does it modify the prevailing Employment-At-Will relationship

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