Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Transportation Load Planner to join our logistics team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing freight loads, ensuring efficient road transportation operations, and maintaining seamless communication with drivers, clients, and internal departments. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth flow of goods, adherence to DOT regulations, and overall supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong analysis skills, familiarity with transportation management systems, and excellent communication abilities to support our dynamic logistics environment.
Responsibilities:
- Optimize load planning daily using the Transportation Management System and Warehouse Management System.
- Oversee the comprehensive planning and coordination of transportation services to maximize operational efficiency and productivity.
- Apply independent judgment and discretion, utilizing network balance capacity tools to determine truck locations and available customer loads. Tailor planning to meet regional needs, including load allocation, route optimization, and adjustments or cancellations.
- Make informed decisions regarding late pickups, deliveries, and any load changes, cancellations, or reassignments, ensuring timely communication with relevant personnel.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, carriers, warehouse operations, and internal teams regarding load planning, scheduling, and transportation execution.
- Communicate daily with customers, carriers, warehouse personnel, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate shipment execution.
- Provide timely updates regarding shipment status, service failures, delays, and other operational issues.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that supports business operations and company objectives.
Skills and Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
- 1+ prior experience in load planning and supply chain operations preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required.
Shift Timings: 8:00~17:00
Scheduled Days :- Monday - Friday
Weekly schedule: 40 hours
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Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour
Experience:
- load planning and supply chain: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
