Lead Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske•Los Angeles, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is looking for a Lead Load Planner to join their team in Wilmington, CA. This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual with strong analytical and computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for working in a customer-centric environment. The Lead Load Planner will coordinate all aspects of load planning and freight movement. The position is onsite, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
Experience with Load Planning, schedule building, dispatching (to an extent), carrier communication
Candidate should possess problem solving skills and ability to communicate solutions.
Ability to work with team and support team needs
Ability to prioritize customer and business needs and drive customer delight
Excellent communication, organizational & PC skills (including Microsoft Office products).
Attention to detail & accuracy
Ability to learn quickly and multi-task
Sense of urgency & ability to understand customer requirements
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, criminal history, and drug screening) required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
Transportation Management experience preferred
Ability to work First, Second and Third Shift as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required.

Responsibilities

Support supervisor on process management activities and customer communication
Indirect team management responsibilities delegated by Supervisor or Account manager
Shift management responsibilities for a single customer or across customer
Requires travelling to be on Penske or customer on-site locations
Run metrics and measures to manage process controls
Train the team on load planning activities and update SOP periodically
Plan and optimize shipments into loads using Penske’s Transportation Management System
Tender freight requirements to 3rd Party Carriers
Maintain Transportation Management systems
Respond to internal and external customer inquiries
Act as first/second level escalation for customer inquiries
Works with Operations Managers to ensure customer expectations are met
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Stay current on the customer's industry