Dedicated Capacity Planner

TAGG Logistics/Hub Group•Oak Brook, IL

10d•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Dedicated Capacity Planner is responsible for analyzing and managing costs associated with capacity planning, including rail costs, equipment, and truck plans to maximize margins. This role seeks opportunities to reduce costs while achieving service and efficiency goals. The planner will analyze Driver Optimization solutions and assign loads to Company truck capacity in compliance with federal safety regulations, such as “Hours of Service” Federal Regulations, geographic considerations, and equipment constraints to maximize driver utilization. They will also negotiate competitive spot rates for drayage services, contribute to the development of the market plan, and be responsible for the daily execution of all inbound and outbound shipments within an assigned geographic territory or account specific customer. Re-optimization of loads will be necessary to address delays, equipment failures, or driver issues, ensuring customer on-time service requirements are met. The planner will monitor operational performance against capacity plans, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions. They will be accountable for meeting established metrics, including loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety, and cost per load. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Account Management and Operations, is crucial to confirm capacity coverage in advance of anticipated customer forecasts. Communication of capacity plans and changes to relevant stakeholders is also a key responsibility. Additional off-hours support for site-specific operations, such as fuel, hotel, and accident reporting, may be required, along with assigned projects and reporting requirements by the Central Dedicated Manager.

Requirements

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
Above average knowledge of Operations, Hours of Service regulations, and DOT / State Regulations within the transportation industry.
Proficient in Windows based programs, MS Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (in Business, Engineering, Logistics or related field) preferred.
CDL is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Analyze and manage costs associated with capacity planning, including rail costs, equipment, and truck plans to maximize margins.
Seek opportunities to reduce costs while achieving service and efficiency goals.
Analyze Driver Optimization solutions and assign loads to Company truck capacity in compliance with federal safety regulations, such as “Hours of Service” Federal Regulations, geographic considerations, and equipment constraints to maximize driver utilization.
Negotiate competitive spot rates for drayage services, ensuring optimal cost efficiency while achieving service goals.
Contribute to the development of the market plan and while being responsible for the daily execution of all inbound and outbound shipments within an assigned geographic territory or account specific customer.
Re-optimize loads when necessary to address delays, equipment failures, or driver issues, ensuring we achieve customer on-time service requirements.
Monitor operational performance against capacity plans.
Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
Recommend and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Meet established metrics, including loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety and cost per load.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Account Management and Operations, to confirm capacity coverage in advance of anticipated customer forecasts.
Communicate capacity plans and changes to relevant stakeholders.
Provide additional off hours support for site specific operations including but not limited to fuel requests, hotel requests and accident reporting.
Complete Projects and/or Reporting Requirements assigned by Central Dedicated Manager.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.