Job Description

Job Title: Transportation Planner (Contract)

Location: Wichita, KS (Onsite)

Duration: 4-month W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $18–$22 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours

(7:30 AM–4:30 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Transportation Planner to support day-to-day planning and execution of packaged truck deliveries. This role focuses on coordinating shipments, optimizing carrier utilization, and ensuring on-time, cost-effective delivery while maintaining a high level of service.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in transportation or logistics operations and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily truckload shipments for packaged products
• Build and optimize loads to ensure efficient carrier utilization
• Tender and manage transportation orders in SAP using tiered carrier rankings
• Coordinate shipment schedules, delivery dates, and order changes
• Monitor unrouted, delayed, or modified orders and resolve issues promptly
• Work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, plants, warehouses, and carriers to meet delivery requirements
• Manage customer add-ons, broken loads, and schedule changes
• Track transportation costs, service levels, and shipment performance
• Review, log, and approve carrier invoices
• Communicate shipment status, issues, and resolutions to internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business, or a related field OR equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience in transportation planning, logistics, or supply chain operations
• (4 years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of a degree)
• Experience working with transportation systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• SAP logistics or transportation module experience
• Truckload or carrier coordination experience
• Familiarity with cost tracking, freight invoicing, and service reporting
• Proficiency with Excel or similar reporting tools

Work Environment

• Onsite role in an operations-focused setting
• Standard weekday schedule with no overnight or weekend shifts
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven logistics environment

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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