Load Planner

PS Logistics • Emporia, VA

61d

About The Position

To be successful as a Load Planner, one must be able to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining the responsibility for scheduling every inbound truck with an available load in your area. The Load Planner works to streamline all aspects of the freight transportation process by reducing shipping time, expediting routes and maximizing loads for all types of cargo transport.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year accredited college or university (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and have a great interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of experience in transportation, operations, or safety is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Managing and expanding customer base
• Communicating ETAs with Customers
• Working with Driver's Managers to load every truck in the planning zone
• Teaming with Sales Department to create and maintain customer base within your planning zone
• Working with all departments to ensure a GREAT experience including tendering of the load to completion of accurate billing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees