Logistics Transportation Planner Job Listing at Kelly Services in Arden Hills, MN (Job ID 10107960)

Description

Transportation Planner (Logistics Transportation)

Location: Arden Hills, MN
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pay Rate: $25/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Transportation Planner to support the planning and execution of inbound and outbound freight across three business divisions. This role works closely with internal cross-functional teams and external carrier partners to ensure shipments are executed efficiently, on time, and in alignment with business and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound shipments for an assigned region across three business units

• Partner with carriers and logistics providers to plan and execute dry van, refrigerated, and LTL shipments

• Communicate shipment status and issues with Customer Service, Warehousing, Deployment, and Supply Chain teams

• Track and monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery and proactively address delays or disruptions

• Troubleshoot and resolve transportation issues quickly and professionally

• Manage transportation events to improve carrier utilization and service performance

• Support transportation administration activities, including:

  • Freight bill review and payment support

  • Assisting Accounts Payable with issue resolution

  • Entering and managing transportation claims

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4-year) or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field

• 1+ year of experience in logistics, transportation, or a related supply chain role

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of transportation coordination and freight execution processes

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under time constraints

• High attention to detail with strong follow-through

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Comfortable managing conflict while maintaining strong internal and external relationships

• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-changing environment

• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)

• Experience with OTM

• Familiarity with FourKites

• Knowledge of Sonar

• Exposure to Power BI reporting and dashboards

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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