Logistics Planner

RJW Logistics Group is HIRING!

OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THAT’S WHY THEY COME FIRST.

RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. At RJW, we are committed to our employees’ success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward.

We Are Thrilled To Announce The Launch Of Our Employee Ownership Program—an Exciting Opportunity Designed To Empower, Motivate, And Reward Our Dedicated Team Members. At RJW, We Believe That Our Employees Are The Heartbeat Of Our Success, And We Want To Share That Success With You. Here’s What You Can Look Forward To

• Ownership Stake:
  Become a co-owner of the company and take pride in knowing that your hard work directly contributes to your own financial growth and the company's prosperity.
• Financial Rewards:
  Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation.
• Sense of Belonging:
  Feel a deeper connection and commitment to your work as you become an integral part of the company's journey and success story.
• Community and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Join a community of like-minded individuals who are equally invested in the company's mission and vision, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Cost:
  Maybe the best detail about this program is that it cost nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits of the program. Additionally, shares will be given to you on a yearly basis based on salary.

Our Employee Ownership Program is more than just a benefit—it's a path to building a brighter, more prosperous future together.

• 401(k) matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Sick Days
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Disability Insurance

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Logistics Planner to join our high-volume contract team. This role will focus specifically on managing and expanding the OTR truckload segment of our transportation business. All OTR freight is contractually awarded to a select group of core carriers. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on OTR logistics experience and be adept at carrier management, performance tracking, and strategic planning to ensure efficient execution and continued growth of our over the road network.

• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily OTR freight operations to ensure on-time pick-up and delivery.
• Manage relationships with core OTR carriers, monitoring performance and holding partners accountable to service‑level agreements.
• Track and analyze carrier performance metrics (on‑time delivery, tender acceptance, capacity utilization, and cost control).
• Collaborate with internal teams (account management, customer service, and warehouse operations) to proactively resolve service disruptions or exceptions.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize cost savings while maintaining high service levels.
• Support contract negotiations and assist in building stronger long‑term partnerships with carriers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and DOT regulations as well as company policies.
• Maintain accurate shipment and carrier information in the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Provide problem‑solving support for escalated service issues or capacity challenges.
• Identify network inefficiencies and contribute recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives.

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge and ability to enter data in Logistics software.
• Excellent problem solving and resolution skills.
• Ability to work under pressure situations.
• Ability to Multi‑task.
• Detail oriented.

• Strong understanding of carrier networks and rail systems.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and hold providers accountable.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and performance metrics.

• High School Diploma required with…