Dedicated Capacity Planner

Hub Group•Oak Brook, IL

11d•$55,000

About The Position

The Dedicated Capacity Planner manages capacity planning and shipment execution for an assigned geographic territory or customer account. The role analyzes costs and driver-optimization options, assigns loads to company truck capacity, negotiates competitive drayage spot rates, and works to meet service, efficiency, safety, and margin goals. The planner monitors operational performance, re-optimizes loads when disruptions occur, and coordinates capacity coverage and plan updates with Account Management, Operations, and other stakeholders. The position also provides off-hours support for site-specific needs and completes projects or reporting assigned by the Central Dedicated Manager.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in the transportation industry, including routing and dispatching.
Previous responsibilities related to load planning for commercial truck fleets.
High school diploma.
Above-average knowledge of operations, Hours of Service regulations, and DOT and state regulations in the transportation industry.
Proficiency with Windows-based programs, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Ability to lead by example and foster collaboration with integrity, professionalism, and respect.
Ability to adapt and remain flexible across responsibilities.
Motivated, goal-oriented, and able to complete tasks on time.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Analyze and manage capacity-planning costs, including rail costs, equipment, and truck plans, to maximize margins and identify cost reductions while maintaining service and efficiency.
Analyze driver-optimization solutions and assign loads to company truck capacity while complying with federal Hours of Service regulations, geographic considerations, and equipment constraints.
Negotiate competitive spot rates for drayage services to support cost efficiency and service goals.
Contribute to the development of the market plan and execute daily inbound and outbound shipments for an assigned territory or customer account.
Re-optimize loads to address delays, equipment failures, or driver issues and meet customer on-time service requirements.
Monitor performance against capacity plans, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
Meet established metrics for loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety, and cost per load.
Collaborate with Account Management, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to confirm capacity coverage against customer forecasts and communicate plans and changes.
Provide off-hours support for site-specific operations, including fuel and hotel requests and accident reporting.
Complete projects and reporting assigned by the Central Dedicated Manager.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.