Load Planner

• Coppell, TX
• 2022-03-29 14:45:10

JOB SUMMARY:

Pay rate : $20+/hr (negotiable)
Contract Period : 1 year + extension
Work Location : Coppell, TX 75019
Work hours: 8:30-5:30

Responsibilities:
• The Load planners day to day responsibilities are, but not limited to, Load Optimization, Issue reporting / resolution, Carrier Management, Load Cost Management, Data Organization / Reporting, and Customer Communications
• A business that performs physical movement of cargo using inland transportation to deliver the customer's cargo quickly and efficiently to the area requested by a customer
• Internal and external communications to vendors and customers alike
• Daily system optimization of the Transportation Management System
• Resolve day to day operational issues and report investigation outcomes to their affiliated communication channels
• Perform other job related duties as required
• Flexible to work overtime when needed

Qualifications
• 1 year of previous load planning experience managing regional or Hub operations.
• Proficient in Outlook, MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word) required vlookups and pivot tables
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with customers and carriers
• Ability to Multitask
• Vendor Management
• TMS and WMS system experience
• Positive Attitude and Performance in team setting
• Prioritization, ability to shift one’s focus to urgent issues while not falling behind on other duties
• Outbound Operations Report Creation
• Escalations / Reporting via Affiliated Operation channels
• 1 year of previous load planning experience managing regional or Hub operations.