LDD Planner

Suddath Companies•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Plan loads out of specific geographical region; review capacity and details of loads in order to efficiently plan available capacity; work with United and hauling partners to cover all tonnage. This is an on-site position in Jacksonville, Florida. The position is able to work Virtual for candidates with experience that do not live in the Jacksonville, FL area.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday
Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills required
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and follow through
Ability to work under deadlines and specific time frames
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work with minimum supervision
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of MS Word; MS Excel and AS 400.

Responsibilities

Monitor van operators for next assignment
Plan household goods shipments originating in a specific geographic location
Analyze loads for viability based on load dates, delivery dates, line haul and revenue per mile
Assign van operators to shipments according to factors such as: origin and destination, weight of shipment and customer requirements
Monitor deviation from planned size of shipment and expected delivery time
Equitably distribute work and revenue among van operator fleet
Investigate late arrivals due to equipment failure and reports to necessary parties involved
Direct activities of van operators by phone, e-mail and other tracking measures
Confer with move coordinators to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, or delayed household shipments
Establish delivery routes for most advantageous use of time, fuel and driver efficiency
Build relationships with van operators, ensuring a positive work environment and overall retention of driver workforce