Load Planner

Essential Job Functions

• Focus on Safety, Service, Cost, Professionalism, and Respect in all aspects of the job.
• Route Optimization: Develop efficient routes for drivers to maximize delivery productivity while minimizing fuel costs and vehicle wear and tear.
• Resource Allocation: Assign work assignments to drivers based on their HOS availability, qualifications, and proximity to delivery/pickup locations.
• Utilization Management: Monitor and manage fleet utilization metrics, including load volume, vehicle availability, and driver hours, to ensure optimal resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.
• On-Time Delivery: Coordinate with fleet managers and drivers to ensure timely pickup and delivery of goods, meeting or exceeding customer expectations for on-time service.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication channels with drivers, fleet managers, the customer, and other stakeholders to convey routing instructions, updates, and any changes in delivery schedules.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify potential issues or bottlenecks in routing and address them to prevent delays and disruptions in delivery operations.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, transportation regulations, and safety standards in all routing and load planning activities.
• Projects and/ or Reporting Requirements assigned by Site Manager.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent internal and external customer relation skills and ability to implement safety and compliance per company policy.
• Ability to lead by example and foster collaboration within the workplace and also with the highest integrity, professionalism and respect.
• Must continually change, adapt and be flexible in all areas of responsibility.
• Must be highly motivated, goal oriented and able to complete tasks on time.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous responsibilities related to load planning for commercial truck fleets. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the transportation industry including routing and dispatching.
High School Diploma; Bachelor
• 's degree (in Business, Engineering, Logistics or related field) preferred.
• Above average knowledge of Operations, Hours of Service regulations, and DOT / State Regulations within the transportation industry.
• CDL is a plus but not required.
• Proficient in Windows based programs, MS Word and Excel.

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