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C.H. Robinson is seeking a Fleet Planner – Power Plus to join our team. You will be accountable for day-to-day planning and aligning consistent capacity to customer commitments. This includes, but is not limited to, driver and trailer optimization to maximize revenue, driver satisfaction, and customer service. In this role you will help to create demand, identify new wallet share opportunities, and sell creative solutions working with both network capacity and commercial teams. As the primary point of contact for Power Plus programs, you are additionally responsible for customer advocacy, driving continuous improvement, and delivering on our customer commitments both internally and externally. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure an optimal customer/carrier experience.
This role may be based in Eden Prairie, MN or Chicago, IL.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Program Advocacy
- Serves as the day-to-day customer resource, delivering a positive customer experience through proactive communication, timely responses and applying the appropriate sense of urgency as situations dictate. Build credible and personalized relationships at multiple levels across functional departments within the customer supply chain.
- Manage conflict and navigate difficult conversations with the customer, using tact and diplomacy.
- Apply critical thinking skills to effectively resolve problems and identify the best course of action.
- Develops strong relationships within the CHR network while promoting the benefits of the Power+ program.
- Drive continuous improvement, and deliver on our customer commitments.
- Stay informed of changes within the customers’ business, industry, and sector; apply knowledge to identify new opportunities.
- Consistently pursues personal development opportunities to expand understanding of CHR’s modes, services, and technology.
- Accountable to adopt and apply new tools and processes that improve overall workflow.
Planning & Execution
- Responsible for day-to-day optimization of fleets and coordinating and planning aligned customer freight for Power+ carriers.
- Contribute to region goals by pre-planning carriers, leveraging analytical reporting and commercial relationships to ensure KPI’s, revenue, and goals are met.
- Ensure capacity meets specific load requirements by aligning multi-leg movements on Power+ Fleet.
- Matches network freight to available capacity using truck postings, lane history search, etc.
- Responsible for entering and managing program plans vs actual results.
- Secure and manage dedicated freight consisting of closed loop routes, corridors, one-way shipments and drop trailers.
- Ensures quality expectations are met on all executed shipments.
- Accept/Reject customer and carrier tenders.
- Schedule Appointments according to capacity needs.
- Ensure accuracy of load data.
- Proactive review of financial results, volume, and service performance.
- Responds timely to all customer and carrier requests.
- Responsible for returning and injecting trailers when needed.
- Red Tag/Put trailers on hold that need service, GPS replacement, or need to be returned.
- Trailer Pool management for aligned trailer yards.
- Identify and communicate trailer issues to Power+ maintenance.
Carrier Management
- Assist with regular business review internally and externally.
- Onboard carriers into the Power+ program, define expectations and timelines, and set plans for execution.
- Focus on developing dedicated capacity to ensure we have supply ready to service growing volume across our dedicated network.
- Develops an understanding of carrier’s business, goals, preferences, capabilities, equipment, and expertise to maximize the relationship, capacity utilization and carrier satisfaction.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Minimum 2 years of previous transportation, planning, or account management experience.
- Ability to travel up to 10% (domestically and internationally).
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Strong strategic orientation, relationship building, negotiation skills (ability to persuade, motivate and influence others), and business acumen.
- Ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results.
- Strong prioritization skills, multi-tasking skills, and works with a sense of urgency.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Positive attitude and ability to excel in a team environment.
- Self-motivated with ability to work without close supervision.
- Demonstrates communication, prioritization, and time management skills.
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$23.91 - $50.46
The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
EOE Disabled Veteran
Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
- Three medical plans which include
- Prescription drug coverage
- Enhanced Fertility benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid observed holidays
- 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada.
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
- Charitable Giving Match Program
- 401(k) with 6% company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page.
C.H. Robinson is seeking a Fleet Planner – Power Plus to join our team. You will be accountable for day-to-day planning and aligning consistent capacity to customer commitments. This includes, but is not limited to, driver and trailer optimization to maximize revenue, driver satisfaction, and customer service. In this role you will help to create demand, identify new wallet share opportunities, and sell creative solutions working with both network capacity and commercial teams. As the primary point of contact for Power Plus programs, you are additionally responsible for customer advocacy, driving continuous improvement, and delivering on our customer commitments both internally and externally. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure an optimal customer/carrier experience.
This role may be based in Eden Prairie, MN or Chicago, IL.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Program Advocacy
- Serves as the day-to-day customer resource, delivering a positive customer experience through proactive communication, timely responses and applying the appropriate sense of urgency as situations dictate. Build credible and personalized relationships at multiple levels across functional departments within the customer supply chain.
- Manage conflict and navigate difficult conversations with the customer, using tact and diplomacy.
- Apply critical thinking skills to effectively resolve problems and identify the best course of action.
- Develops strong relationships within the CHR network while promoting the benefits of the Power+ program.
- Drive continuous improvement, and deliver on our customer commitments.
- Stay informed of changes within the customers’ business, industry, and sector; apply knowledge to identify new opportunities.
- Consistently pursues personal development opportunities to expand understanding of CHR’s modes, services, and technology.
- Accountable to adopt and apply new tools and processes that improve overall workflow.
Planning & Execution
- Responsible for day-to-day optimization of fleets and coordinating and planning aligned customer freight for Power+ carriers.
- Contribute to region goals by pre-planning carriers, leveraging analytical reporting and commercial relationships to ensure KPI’s, revenue, and goals are met.
- Ensure capacity meets specific load requirements by aligning multi-leg movements on Power+ Fleet.
- Matches network freight to available capacity using truck postings, lane history search, etc.
- Responsible for entering and managing program plans vs actual results.
- Secure and manage dedicated freight consisting of closed loop routes, corridors, one-way shipments and drop trailers.
- Ensures quality expectations are met on all executed shipments.
- Accept/Reject customer and carrier tenders.
- Schedule Appointments according to capacity needs.
- Ensure accuracy of load data.
- Proactive review of financial results, volume, and service performance.
- Responds timely to all customer and carrier requests.
- Responsible for returning and injecting trailers when needed.
- Red Tag/Put trailers on hold that need service, GPS replacement, or need to be returned.
- Trailer Pool management for aligned trailer yards.
- Identify and communicate trailer issues to Power+ maintenance.
Carrier Management
- Assist with regular business review internally and externally.
- Onboard carriers into the Power+ program, define expectations and timelines, and set plans for execution.
- Focus on developing dedicated capacity to ensure we have supply ready to service growing volume across our dedicated network.
- Develops an understanding of carrier’s business, goals, preferences, capabilities, equipment, and expertise to maximize the relationship, capacity utilization and carrier satisfaction.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Minimum 2 years of previous transportation, planning, or account management experience.
- Ability to travel up to 10% (domestically and internationally).
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Strong strategic orientation, relationship building, negotiation skills (ability to persuade, motivate and influence others), and business acumen.
- Ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results.
- Strong prioritization skills, multi-tasking skills, and works with a sense of urgency.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Positive attitude and ability to excel in a team environment.
- Self-motivated with ability to work without close supervision.
- Demonstrates communication, prioritization, and time management skills.
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$23.91 - $50.46
The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
EOE Disabled Veteran
Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
- Three medical plans which include
- Prescription drug coverage
- Enhanced Fertility benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid observed holidays
- 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada.
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
- Charitable Giving Match Program
- 401(k) with 6% company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, supply chain management, or a related field
- Proficiency in GIS, ERP systems, or project management software depending on specialization
- Two or more years of planning experience in the relevant industry or function
- AICP, CPIM, or PMP certification preferred or required for many mid-level roles
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience interpreting data to inform decisions
- Ability to collaborate across departments and present planning recommendations to stakeholders
Tips for Your Planner Job Search
Tailor your resume to the planning type
Urban planners, demand planners, and event planners each use different tools and metrics. Customize your resume for the specific discipline, a supply chain planner should highlight forecasting accuracy and inventory systems, not zoning or permitting work.
Highlight software specific to your specialty
Employers scan for tools quickly. Urban planners should name GIS platforms and CAD software. Demand planners should list ERP and forecasting tools by name. Event planners benefit from naming project management platforms they have used in production environments.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings that match your certification level
Many planning roles specify AICP certification, CPIM, or PMP as a requirement versus a preference. Filter your search by those distinctions early, applying without a required credential wastes time on both sides and weakens your application.
Prepare a portfolio or work sample before interviewing
Hiring managers in urban and event planning routinely request work samples. Have a concise portfolio ready before your first interview: site plans, event recaps, or project timelines that show scope, your role, and the outcome you delivered.
Follow up after the interview with specifics
A generic thank-you note does little. Reference a specific planning challenge discussed in the interview and briefly note how your experience applies to it. That follow-up reminds the hiring manager of your fit and shows attention to detail, which planners are expected to demonstrate.
Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most planners?
The most active employers for planners right now are Lockheed Martin, CBRE, and Booz Allen Hamilton, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is strong across local government, logistics, and large corporate operations teams.
How many planner jobs are remote?
About 46% of planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the highest remote share in demand planning, supply chain planning, and financial planning roles. Urban and regional planners, as well as event planners, are more likely to require on-site or field presence due to the hands-on nature of those specializations.
How do you become a planner?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a field aligned to your target specialization: urban planning, supply chain management, business, or a related discipline. Gain practical experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level coordinator roles. Pursue certification relevant to your path, such as AICP for urban planning or CPIM for supply chain. Build proficiency in the software tools employers in your specialization require, then apply to roles that match your experience level.
Can you get hired as a planner with little experience?
Yes, entry-level planner roles exist across event planning, demand planning, and urban planning, and employers in those areas do hire candidates with limited professional history. Internship or co-op experience, a strong academic project portfolio, and familiarity with the tools common to the specialization carry significant weight at the entry level. Targeting roles titled planning coordinator or planning analyst is a practical starting point before moving into full planner titles.
What does the planner interview process look like?
Most planner interviews involve an initial screen with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and sometimes a cross-functional team. Technical or scenario-based questions are common, testing your ability to prioritize competing demands, interpret data, or walk through a past project. Urban and event planning roles may request a work sample or portfolio review as part of the process.
Where can I find and apply to planner jobs?
You can find and apply to planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing.
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