Fleet Operations Planner
About The Position
The Fleet Operations Planner optimizes shipment routing and fleet utilization across UniGroup’s transportation network. The position recommends service solutions that maximize available fleet capacity while supporting on-time pickup and delivery. The planner works closely with agents, van operators, vendors, customers, and internal teams to support efficient, high-quality service execution in a fast-paced logistics environment. The role involves planning and approving shipment routes, monitoring orders and workflow systems, supporting complex and express shipments, and helping resolve operational issues during loading and delivery. The planner also communicates order requirements and changes, ensures compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, reviews reports and documentation, and makes day-to-day financial decisions within established guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
- 2–3 years of related work experience.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to balance multiple variables in complex scenarios.
- Solid math skills, including cubic footage and space planning.
- Working knowledge of Excel, including formulas.
- Ability to work with legacy systems while remaining open to process and system changes.
- Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and relationship-building abilities.
- Flexibility, patience, a willingness to learn, and confidence making decisions with incomplete information.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with routing, load planning, or capacity management.
Responsibilities
- Plan, approve, and route shipments to available UniGroup fleet capacity to optimize equipment utilization and service performance.
- Monitor workflow systems and determine appropriate actions for orders, including releases and adjustments.
- Collaborate with agents, van operators, contract truckmen, and internal partners on route and order assignments.
- Support express shipments and develop solutions for non-standard or complex orders.
- Maximize line haul revenue and maintain visibility into available capacity, including empty trucks and inbound equipment.
- Communicate order changes, requirements, and special handling needs to the agent network.
- Maintain timely and accurate communication with peers, dispatchers, van operators, vendors, and customers.
- Ensure compliance with UniGroup policies and applicable federal and state regulations, including DOT and FMCSA requirements.
- Review reports, complete documentation, and support accurate service execution.
- Make independent day-to-day financial decisions within established guidelines.
- Help resolve complex operational issues during loading and delivery by evaluating options and recommending the best business solution.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid parental and family leave.
- Employee support programs and wellness resources.
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
