Description A growing commercial equipment wholesale company in Bergen County, NJ, is seeking a Freight Planner to oversee and optimize freight shipping operations. This role requires experience with common carriers, FTL (Full Truckload), and LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping, particularly within an e-commerce environment. The ideal candidate will have strong logistics expertise, the ability to manage freight costs, and experience handling damage claims, inventory coordination, and warehouse operations. Key Responsibilities: · Plan, coordinate, and optimize freight shipments using common carriers, FTL, and LTL solutions. · Work closely with warehouse personnel to ensure seamless order fulfillment, inventory management, and picking processes. · Analyze and manage freight costs, negotiating rates with carriers to optimize shipping expenses. · Monitor freight performance, damages, and claims, ensuring timely resolution and reimbursement. · Coordinate with e-commerce teams to handle shipping logistics for online orders, addressing unique challenges in e-commerce delivery. · Track and maintain accurate records of shipments, invoices, and claims. · Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and company policies. · Identify opportunities for process improvements in freight operations and warehouse integration. · Qualifications: · Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in freight planning, logistics, or transportation, with a strong understanding of FTL, LTL, and common carriers. · Industry Knowledge: Must have e-commerce logistics experience, understanding the unique challenges of online order fulfillment and shipping. Requirements Skills: · Strong negotiation skills for carrier contracts and cost management. · Ability to analyze freight costs and implement cost-saving measures. · Familiarity with warehouse operations, inventory management, and order picking. · Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to work with vendors, warehouse staff, and customers. · Experience handling freight damage claims and ensuring proper resolution. · Preferred: Proficiency in freight management software and experience with ERP/WMS systems. Benefits: · Competitive salary based on experience. · Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company. · Paid time off and holidays. If you have a strong background in freight logistics and e-commerce shipping, along with the ability to manage costs and optimize freight operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role! Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .