Manager, Capacity Planning

Hub Group • Oak Brook, IL

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About The Position

The Capacity Planning Manager analyzes Driver Optimization solutions and oversees the assignment of shipments to HGT drivers by the Capacity Planning team within an assigned geographic territory. The role is responsible for daily market planning and effective capacity use, meeting customer service requirements, minimizing cost through loaded miles, and maximizing available driver hours. The position reports to the Director of Intermodal Operations.

The manager supports the development of the market plan and is accountable for the capacity planning function that executes daily load plans for Hub Group Trucking drivers, covering inbound and outbound loads in the assigned territory. The manager works with operations, network optimization, terminal operations, and account management to improve capacity coverage, equipment utilization, driver productivity, routing, and service while meeting customer expectations and network needs. The role is accountable for metrics including loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety, and cost per load. Duties may change as business needs arise.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter and highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in transportation operations, such as 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 oversee the capacity planning function executing daily inbound and outbound load plans for Hub Group Trucking drivers in an assigned geographic territory.
• 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.
• Undertake other duties, responsibilities, or activities as business needs arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed