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Planning Manager
Planning ManagerCRST Specialized Transportation, Inc. • Fort Wayne, IN, US
Planning Manager

Planning Manager

CRST Specialized Transportation, Inc. • Fort Wayne, IN, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to Drive Success? Join CRST’s Operations team as a Planning Manager and play a crucial role in optimizing resources and ensuring efficient and effective operations. If you’re a great communicator with strong problem solving instincts, deep transportation expertise, and a passion for service with drivers who deliver on their commitments, this is your next big opportunity.

How You’ll Work

  • Location : 7310 Innovation Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
  • Compensation : This pay scale represents a good faith estimate of the salary wage range the company reasonably expects to pay upon hire for this position : $48,600 to $63,200 per year. A final offer amount will depend on factors such as prior relevant experience, skills, and location
  • Benefits : Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
  • Additional Compensation : Total compensation may also include other forms of pay such as overtime or discretionary incentives, as applicable.

Job Summary

The strategic planning, coordination and management of operational activities within an organization. Operations planning professionals play a crucial role in optimizing resources and ensuring efficient and effective operations. Coordinating the movement of goods and materials throughout the supply chain, they plan and schedule transportation, coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders and ensure timely delivery. They may also manage inventory levels, track shipments and resolve any logistics-related issues or delays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Communicate with clients and customers regarding the process, job site and transportation issues and needs.
  • Determine optimal shipment and truck routing to ensure flawless service execution and maximum truck utilization
  • Provide job site or transportation quotations for customers or their customers
  • Register, update and monitor shipments and job site details in the Base Operating System
  • Provide direction and orchestrate distribution centers, agents, drivers and transportation providers as to activities necessary to ensure committed services are provided to contract clients and their customers
  • Problem resolution with drivers or carriers on-site, agents, distribution centers, service providers and the customer regarding on-site services, transportation and product handling
  • Negotiate agent and third-party provider compensation to manage profit and loss based on customer tariff. Responsible for creating and / or updating user manuals, process instructions and documentation

    • What Great Looks Like

  • Inventory management experience
  • Specialized transportation experience
  • Knowledge of transportation
  • Able to professionally deescalate customer calls

    • Why CRST?

    CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit, growth, and forward momentum—a legacy built on resilience, dedication, and talent. This milestone reflects our commitment to sharpening operations, strengthening customer partnerships, and turning challenges into opportunities.

    We set the gold standard in transportation through safety, service excellence, and customer satisfaction. Our mission is simple : deliver promises and drive success so people have what they need to live and thrive. At CRST, you’ll have the flexibility to lead with impact, backed by a company committed to smart, sustainable growth and your long-term success.

    Core Values

  • Safety at the Core of All We Do
  • Integrity in Every Decision and Action
  • Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities

    • Equal Opportunity Employer

    CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

    Let’s Build Something Great

    Apply today and help grow CRST, by Planning for the best drivers on the road—driving success for our company, our partners, and our customers nationwide.

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