Transportation Planner

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Transportation Planner is responsible for executing transportation strategies that improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and performance of Rockwell's transportation operations. This role analyzes transportation data, develops insights and recommendations, and works closely with internal teams, carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners to optimize transportation networks. The Transportation Planner supports transportation strategy development, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and helps ensure reliable service, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management across North America and international operations.

You will have a hybrid schedule working in Milwaukee, WI and report to the Transportation Manager - Americas.

Your Responsibilities:

• Analyze transportation data, including route performance, carrier performance, shipping costs, and inventory levels, to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to provide transportation insights and support decision-making.
• Optimize transportation routes, modes, and network performance using transportation management systems (TMS) to improve service and reduce costs.
• Partner with service providers, freight forwarders, and industry experts to benchmark performance and recommend enhancements to the transportation roadmap.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Planning teams to execute mode-shift initiatives and improve container utilization.
• Manage relationships with carriers, transportation vendors, and third-party logistics providers to support efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices across transportation activities.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and recommend initiatives that reduce transportation costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, support continuous improvement efforts, and resolve transportation-related challenges.
• Identify and mitigate transportation risks, including disruptions, delays, and supply chain interruptions.
• Support the development and execution of transportation strategy in partnership with the Global Transportation leadership team.
• Contribute to the design and improvement of logistics processes that support consistent service levels across regions.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in North America and/or international transportation operations, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Experience analyzing transportation and logistics data to support operational and cost improvement initiatives.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to communicate transportation insights.
• Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS) and transportation planning processes.
• Experience evaluating transportation costs and recommending optimization opportunities.
• Experience working with carriers, transportation vendors, freight forwarders, or third-party logistics providers.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Experience collaborating across functions to implement process improvements and transportation initiatives.
• Ability to drive execution, manage competing priorities, and support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational objectives.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.