Supply Chain Planner

Job Title: Transportation Planner / Supply Planner I

Location: Wichita, KS 67202

Duration: 3 Months Contract

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM OR 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay: $24/hr.

NEED LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Job Summary

The Planner I (Transportation Planner) will support supply chain and transportation operations by coordinating day-to-day packaged truck deliveries and assisting with long-term supply planning strategies. The role focuses on shipment tracking, carrier coordination, inventory planning support, and maintaining high customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and trace daily packaged truck deliveries for the Food Enterprise.
• Coordinate shipment tracking and provide updates to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Communicate risks and ensure timely pickup and delivery requirements are met.
• Plan and manage day-to-day packaged truck deliveries for the Salt business unit.
• Support carrier utilization, scheduling, cost reporting, and service reporting.
• Work with Sales and Supply Chain teams to determine best delivery options for customer requirements.
• Tender and manage transportation orders in SAP using tiered carrier rankings.
• Manage orders from assigned plants and public warehouses.
• Build loads, monitor unrouted orders, and coordinate ship and delivery schedules.
• Handle customer add-ons, changes, and broken loads.
• Log and approve carrier invoiced costs.
• Assist with:
• Cycle stock and safety stock planning
• Inventory planning metric targets
• Requirements planning and long-term supply planning
• Escalate complex issues while handling basic operational tasks under supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or a related field

OR equivalent experience.

• Typically 2+ years of related experience

OR 4 years of relevant work experience in supply chain or transportation operations