Logistics Load Planner
Fully Onsite
Location: Garden City, Georgia
1 year contract
Pay range: $20/per hour - $22/per hour
Benefits provided: BCBS PPO Medical/Dental/Vision, PTO, 401k, Life
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.
- Develop a deep understanding of the assigned operational market and strategize load acceptance plans accordingly. Leverage independent judgment and decision-support tools to ensure customer service requirements are met.
- Manage the successful dispatch of planned loads and maintain ownership of load execution within the assigned area.
- Collaborate closely with designated department teams to oversee and maintain customer trailer pools. Work alongside other planning centers to coordinate network strategies and execute agreed-upon plans.
- Make informed decisions regarding late pickups, deliveries, and any load changes, cancellations, or reassignments, ensuring timely communication with relevant personnel.
- Exercise discretion in ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and safety guidelines, validating driver hours of service to facilitate safe and legal load planning.
- Maintain professional, effective, and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that supports business operations and company objectives.
Skills and Requirements:
- Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), WMS, TMS preferred.
- Language Skills: Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Experience: Prior experience in load planning and supply chain operations preferred.
- Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Pay range is $20 - $22 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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