Transportation Planner Job at Russell Tobin, Wichita, KS

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  • Russell Tobin
  • Wichita, KS

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Work experience placement, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Weekday work,

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