Fleet Operations Planner
UniGroup•Des Peres, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
The Fleet Operations Planner optimizes shipment routing and fleet utilization across UniGroup’s transportation network. The role recommends service solutions that make effective use of available fleet capacity while supporting on-time pickup and delivery. It works closely with agents, van operators, vendors, customers, and internal teams to ensure efficient, high-quality service execution. The position involves solving complex operational challenges, balancing competing priorities, and making decisions in a fast-paced logistics environment.
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 calculations and space planning.
- Working knowledge of Excel, including formulas.
- Ability to work with legacy systems and remain open to process and system changes.
- Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and make decisions with incomplete information.
- Customer-focused and collaborative working style.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship and employment authorization support are not available.
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.
- Coordinate route and order assignments with agents, van operators, contract truckmen, and internal partners.
- Support express shipments and develop solutions for non-standard or complex orders.
- Maximize line haul revenue and track 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 day-to-day financial decisions independently 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
