Job Description

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers

We are now looking for a Transportation Planner based out of our East Chicago, IN site who is will be responsible for scheduling truck shipments to/from customers and our internal plants. In addition to monitoring the inventories at our terminals and coordinating with plant operations.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Supervise and manage company truck drivers daily work activities. Able to manage local and remote personnel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Schedule internal truck drivers and external common carrier’s shipments to meet customer and supplier delivery and pick requirements.
• Monitor driver’s hours of service to ensure that set work schedules can be completed within regulated hours of service requirements
• Communicate with drivers, suppliers, plants and others as required in monitoring keep-full and/or keep- empty customers.
• Monitor inventories at distribution centers throughout the network
• Communicate and coordinate with plants and suppliers required demand and inventory balances Prepare shipping documentation for drivers and carriers
• Coordinate shipments changes with customer service
• Coordinate equipment maintenance with maintenance department and vendors
• Address late/early/delayed shipments with customer service, sales and terminal manager as needed
• And any other duties as assigned

What we offer:

• Great opportunities for personal and professional growth Increasing your abilities and skills in various areas
• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market Attractive benefit package
• Great, multicultural and positive working environment What you need:
• Good math skills
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Department of Transportation and/or TC Regulations Thorough knowledge of hazardous materials regulations
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal Competent computer skills

The starting salary range for consideration for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 per year with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. The actual starting salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant employment history & experience, skill set/competencies, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match).

Find the right mix of experiences and opportunities at Kemira

For more information, please contact Dave Kennedy by email dave.kennedy@kemira.com

Please apply with a CV/Resume at Kemira.com/careers.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com