Network Planning Specialist (Bilingual Mandarin & English) at UniUni – Schaumburg, Illinois

About UniUni

UniUni, a North American leader in last-mile logistics, delivers tens of millions of parcels annually in Canada, from Coast to Coast, and is rapidly expanding across the United States. Founded in 2019, UniUni’s tech-driven innovation and crowdsourcing delivery model offers fast, economical, and reliable services to local, national, and international e-commerce clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Route Planning & Optimization:
  Responsible for designing and optimizing logistics routes in the U.S., including first-mile, middle-mile, and last-mile transportation. Plan efficient routing based on shipment volume, cost factors (fuel, tolls, vehicle usage), and timeliness to reduce transportation cost and improve reliability and accuracy.
• Shift & Resource Planning:
  Plan transportation schedules and vehicle allocation based on order volume peaks (e.g., holidays, promotions) to ensure adequate capacity and efficient resource utilization. Monitor shift operations and make real-time adjustments as needed.
• Transportation Vendor Coordination:
  Coordinate with third-party transportation vendors, establish supplier evaluation metrics, negotiate contracts and rates, and optimize vendor performance and structure.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  Monitor transportation KPIs (e.g., on-time rate, cost per km, vehicle utilization). Produce regular performance reports, identify optimization opportunities, and support decision-making with data-driven insights.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Logistics, Transportation Management, or related disciplines.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics network or route planning. Cross-border logistics or express delivery experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in route planning tools (e.g., ArcGIS, TransCAD) and Excel-based analysis and modeling. Experience in cost measurement and scheduling optimization.
• Other Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills. Capable of coordinating with internal teams and external vendors. Proficiency in English writing and communication preferred.