Transportation Planning Coordinator

Transportation Planning CoordinatorReporting To: Transportation Manager Role Location: Woodridge, IL (Hybrid)ABOUT OUR COMPANYGlobe Union is a global leader in the kitchen and bath market, founded in 1979 with a vision to be the First Choice for our people, customers, and communities. We are a company centered in the kitchen and bath business, united by common purpose and shared core values. Our culture is built by people who care, live to serve and believe the impossible is possible. At Globe Union, you have room to be yourself and also learn and grow professionally alongside fun, smart, creative, and talented colleagues.WHO WE AREAt Globe Union/Gerber, we live by our core values-Humility, Enthusiasm, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Transparency. As Transportation Planning Coordinator you will:Show Humility: Value input from all team members and recognize opportunities for growth.Be Enthusiastic: Embrace challenges and continuously seek to deepen your business knowledge.Take Accountability: Own your work and commitments, and proactively address challenges.Be Resourceful: Prioritize effectively, leverage resources, and collaborate for maximum impact.Practice Transparency: Communicate openly, seek clarity, and uphold integrity in all interactions.These values are integral to our culture and your success in this role.POSITION SUMMARYWe are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Transportation Planning Coordinator to manage day-to-day operations utilizing Transportation Management Software. This role is critical to ensure on-time delivery and exceptional customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will excel at problem-solving, multi-tasking, and communication.RESPONSIBILITIES:Daily coordination and planning of loads for multiple distribution centers utilizing our TMS systemTrack shipments, obtain POD's and escalate any issues both internally and externally as requiredSupport basic logistics reporting and KPI trackingPotential growth opportunities including freight claims, invoice audit, carrier onboarding, SOP creationPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Transportation ManagerREQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree is preferred with transportation industry experience of 1-3 years or a combination of experience and educationKnowledge of transportation, supply chain or logistics planning & coordination preferredExperience in Transportation Management System (TMS) planning and optimization, including planning and managing shipments/ appointmentsKnowledge of cross-functional areas such as warehousing, supply chain, and customer service.Oracle or ERP experience preferredExperience and ability in using Microsoft Office SuiteStrong analytical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, by maintaining high output & resolutions to the occurring problems or issues, prioritizing time sensitive requestsDemonstrates a "roll up your sleeves" initiative to get the job doneWillingness to take on additional projects as neededAbility to adapt to a rapidly evolving environmentThe Company provides a compensation range for roles that may be hired in Illinois; this range may not apply to other locations. Compensation decisions are based on a combination of experience, skill set, role alignment, and internal equity. Offers are typically aligned to experience and may vary within the range.The annual salary range for Illinois-based employees in this role is $45,000-$55,000, plus eligibility for an annual bonus. This position is classified as salaried non-exempt.

Created: 2026-04-13