Logistics Planner - Elwood, Illinois

Handle the on-site trailer pool and ensure carrier commitments are met. Provide analytics support for the Transportation team on a regional, national, and global level. Assist in physical inventories or cycle counts as requested. Audit outbound customer shipments to ensure proper stacking, palletizing, and loading, confirming these are done effectively within scope. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred. 2-4 years collaborating with Domestic Trucking Carriers, Knowledge of Distribution Center Operations, The capacity to work on-site during standard warehouse operational hours including some weekend or remote/after-hours assignments. Experience in domestic trucking operations, a proven understanding of SAP, the ability to operate regularly within Smartsheet, Excel and Power PI. Additionally, is diligent in finding opportunities to refine processes as well as delivering clear and concise communication across departments. Valuable relationships include Transportation Manager, Warehouse Manager, 3PL Warehouse Partners, Carrier Partners. A highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal and organizational skills with proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Strong cross-functional partnership and collaboration skills with both internal and external collaborators. Excellent communicator capable of building and maintaining relationships. Flexible and adaptable; ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey relevant information to a diverse range of audiences. Cultural awareness that facilitates developing effective working relationships at all interpersonal levels. Ability to acquire new skills and conduct research independently. Strong Excel skills. Competency in other Microsoft Office applications.