Capacity Planner

TAGG Logistics/Hub Group•Oak Brook, IL

3d•$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 supports daily market planning and effective capacity use by meeting customer service requirements, minimizing cost through loaded miles, and maximizing available driver hours. The Capacity Planner reports to the Manager, Regional Capacity Planning. The position requires coordinating daily inbound and outbound load execution, re-planning when delays, equipment failures, or driver issues arise, and collaborating with operations, network optimization, terminal operations, and account management teams to improve capacity coverage, equipment utilization, and driver productivity. The planner is accountable for metrics including loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety, and cost per load, and must resolve outstanding planning issues and communicate pending concerns to the afterhours team. The listed base salary range is $50,000–$55,000 per year, with bonus eligibility. Hub Group notes that the estimated range may change based on factors such as skills, experience, education, market conditions, location, budget, and demand.

Requirements

Strong organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Must be a self-starter and highly motivated, and thrive 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 preferred.
0–1 years of experience in transportation operations (truckload or intermodal) preferred.
Proficiency with transportation management systems in a large corporate environment preferred.

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 all inbound and outbound loads daily for an assigned geographic territory.
Re-plan loads as needed due to delays, equipment failure, or driver issues.
Work with Intermodal Operations and Network Optimization to maximize equipment utilization and driver productivity.
Work 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, including loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety, and cost per load.
Complete and resolve outstanding load-planning issues or pending concerns daily, and communicate them effectively to the afterhours team.