Capacity Planner

Hub Group•Atlanta, GA

8h•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Capacity Planner analyzes Driver Optimization solutions and assigns loads to HGT capacity within an assigned geographic territory. The role involves daily market planning and effective use of capacity to meet customer service requirements, minimize costs through loaded miles, and maximize available driver hours. The Capacity Planner reports to the Manager, Regional Capacity Planning.

Requirements

Strong organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Be a self-starter and highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Available for weekend coverage on a rotating basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
0–1 years of experience in transportation operations (truckload or intermodal).
Proficiency with transportation management systems in a large corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Analyze Driver Optimization solutions and assign loads to HGT capacity in compliance with federal safety regulations, geographic considerations, and equipment constraints to maximize driver utilization.
Support development of the market plan and execute daily inbound and outbound load planning for an assigned geographic territory.
Re-plan loads as needed because of delays, equipment failure, or driver issues.
Work with Intermodal Operations and Network Optimization to maximize equipment utilization and driver productivity.
Coordinate proactively with Terminal Operations, Intermodal Operations, and Account Management to confirm capacity coverage ahead of anticipated customer requirements.
Plan and implement initiatives to improve routing and equipment utilization in line with customer expectations and network needs.
Meet established metrics for loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety, and cost per load.
Resolve outstanding load-planning issues and pending concerns daily, and communicate them effectively to the after-hours team.