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Transportation Freight Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Transportation Planner

Northbrook, IL ยท On-site

$52K - $62K/yr

Ensure on-time and accurate transportation planning for all outbound and inbound package movements ... Evaluate and implement continuous improvement on freight service and freight cost * Develop ...

Manage regional freight compliance for all shipping locations within assigned region. * Ensure ... Transportation planning and analytical skills. * Understanding of LTL, Truckload, and Intermodal ...

$50K - $60K/yr

Ensure on-time and accurate transportation planning for all outbound and inbound package movements ... Evaluate and implement continuous improvement on freight service and freight cost * Develop ...

Transportation Planner

Northbrook, IL ยท On-site

$70K - $83K/yr

Ensure on-time and accurate transportation planning for all outbound and inbound package movements ... Evaluate and implement continuous improvement on freight service and freight cost * Develop ...

This role is accountable for carrier and freight-forwarder performance, transportation cost and service results, shipment visibility, capacity planning, and supply chain risk mitigation The Senior ...

Transportation Planner

Green Bay, WI ยท On-site

$66K - $79K/yr

In this role, you will own the planning and execution of freight moving in and out of plants, mills ... What You Will Do * Plan and manage the transportation process for assigned plants, mills ...

$65K - $68K/yr

LTL Transportation Planner IL, US Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $68,000.00 Annually Position Summary ... Identify opportunities to consolidate freight, optimize routing, reduce accessorial charges, and ...

LTL Transportation Planner

IL ยท Remote

$65K - $70K/yr

The LTL Transportation Planner is responsible for managing the execution of less-than-truckload ... Identify opportunities to consolidate freight, optimize routing, reduce accessorial charges, and ...

This role is accountable for carrier and freight-forwarder performance, transportation cost and service results, shipment visibility, capacity planning, and supply chain risk mitigation The Senior ...

Transportation Planner

Honolulu, HI ยท On-site

$67K - $80K/yr

Interface with carriers, freight forwarders, and government transportation offices to confirm bookings, resolve issues, and ensure on-time delivery * Track shipments using TMS/ERP and other ...

Sr Manager Global Transportation

Quincy, MA ยท On-site

$126K - $150K/yr

This role is accountable for carrier and freight-forwarder performance, transportation cost and service results, shipment visibility, capacity planning, and supply chain risk mitigation The Senior ...

Sr Manager Global Transportation

Quincy, MA ยท On-site

$126K - $150K/yr

This role is accountable for carrier and freight-forwarder performance, transportation cost and service results, shipment visibility, capacity planning, and supply chain risk mitigation The Senior ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation freight planner in the United States is $74,255.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,500.00 and $81,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Freight Planner job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 42% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,255 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Transportation Planner

Northbrook, IL โ€ข On-site

$52K - $62K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Ensure on-time and accurate transportation planning for all outbound and inbound package movements

  • Develop and sustain carrier relationships and evaluate new carriers for rate competitiveness

  • Provide daily management of transportation operations and coordinate with production planning, sales, customer service, and terminals to achieve on-time service results


Job description

Position Purpose:
Continuously monitor transportation activities to successfully achieve desired service level and company goals, while reducing. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure on-time and accurate transportation planning for all outbound and inbound package movements
  • Develop and sustain carrier relationships
  • Provide daily management of transportation operations
  • Evaluate and implement continuous improvement on freight service and freight cost
  • Develop operational metrics and report on freight costs
  • Become the key point of contact for SAP-TM responsibilities
  • Coordinate with production planning, sales, customer service and terminals to achieve on-time service results
  • Review new carriers and rate competitiveness

Education, Skills and Abilities:
  • Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain or equivalent qualified experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years Transportation experience focusing on carrier sourcing or operations
  • Industry experience preferred: Automotive, Retail, Carrier, or 3PL.
  • Experience in LTL, TL, and Intermodal carriers desired
  • Proficient in MS-Office and SAP
  • Hazardous materials certification desired
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve and identify trends
  • High degree of integrity
  • Knowledge of transportation laws, freight tariffs, and distribution methods
  • Self-motivated. Works well under pressure and a sense of urgency
  • Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
  • Company-paid identity theft insurance
  • Company-paid disability
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Company-paid employee assistance program
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World's brands include a full line of PEAKยฎ Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEFยฎ Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGEยฎ PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Chargeยฎ SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Chargeยฎ Heat Transfer Fluid.
Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World's brands include a full line of PEAKยฎ Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEFยฎ Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGEยฎ PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Chargeยฎ SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Chargeยฎ Heat Transfer Fluid.
This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:
  • Employee-focused medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefit rewards
  • Paid time off supporting a healthy work life balance
  • Above market company-matching 401(k) plan with company-paid financial planning advisors
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance with optional voluntary life and AD&D benefits
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Flexible spending and employer-funded health savings accounts
  • Company-paid long-term care coverage
  • Company-paid employee assistance program
  • Additional benefits included: tuition reimbursement, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance