Job Description
Job Overview:
Are you a logistics pro who thrives on solving complex puzzles in real time?
As a Transportation Planner at Ashley, you'll be at the center of our supply chain operations — orchestrating freight flows, optimizing routes, and making strategic decisions that keep our network running smoothly and profitably. Your expertise will directly impact customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and cost savings across the business.
This isn't a desk job — it's a dynamic, fast-paced role where your decisions matter every day.
What You'll Do
🚛 Orchestrate Freight Like a Pro
Plan and coordinate inbound/outbound shipments within a 24–72 hour window, maximizing trailer utilization and ensuring on-time delivery across our national network.
📊 Optimize for Efficiency & Cost
Analyze lane performance, match freight demand with carrier capacity, and make data-driven decisions to accept, reroute, or decline freight based on service level and profitability.
🔄 Manage Trailer Assets Strategically
Monitor trailer pools, reduce idle time, and improve asset turns at customer locations to boost network efficiency.
🤝 Collaborate Across the Business
Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Area Managers to align freight volumes with capacity commitments and proactively solve challenges before they impact service.
⚡ Respond to Real-Time Needs
Secure additional capacity, adjust schedules on the fly, and leverage TMS tools to keep freight moving — even when plans change.
✅ Maintain Data Integrity
Ensure accuracy in our transportation management system (TMS), validate billing details, and keep operations transparent and traceable.
What You Bring
✔️ Transportation Background: Experience in freight planning, carrier coordination, HOS regulations, or logistics operations (TMS/trailer pool management experience is a plus!)
✔️ Analytical Mindset: You love digging into data, spotting trends, and making smart decisions fast
✔️ Strong Communicator: You collaborate seamlessly with internal teams and external partners
✔️ Problem Solver: Resourceful, proactive, and calm under pressure
✔️ Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with TMS platforms, load planning tools, and Microsoft Office
Work Environment
This role is based in an active manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. You may be on your feet for extended periods and will need to wear PPE (safety glasses, steel-toed boots). The environment is fast-paced, safety-focused, and operates on various shift schedules to support 24/7 operations.
Compensation & Schedule
💰 Salary: $65,000 – $70,000
📅 Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift
Why You'll Love Working Here
🏥 Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
🏖️ Paid Time Off: Increases with tenure
🛋️ Generous Employee Discount on Ashley home furnishings
📚 Professional Development & Tuition Assistance
💪 Wellness Centers (location-specific)
💰 401(k) with Profit Sharing
🛡️ Life Insurance
Our Core Values
We live by these every day — and we're looking for people who do, too:
- Honesty & Integrity: We do the right thing, even when no one's watching
- Dirty Fingernail: We roll up our sleeves and own the outcome
- Continuous Improvement: We never settle — we always find a better way
- Growth & Results Focus: We align our work to what drives the business forward
- Culture of Leadership: We lead by example and lift others up
- Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: We break down silos to deliver exceptional results
- Operational Excellence: We execute with precision, discipline, and clarity
Ready to Join Us?
If you're a current Ashley employee, please log in to your UKG account and apply via the internal job board.
External candidates: Apply today and take the next step in your logistics career with a company that's committed to your growth and success.
Learn More About Ashley
🌍 Corporate Social Responsibility
Ashley Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug-free workplace.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
