Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske•Corona, CA

39d•$24 - $30

About The Position

Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
One (1) plus year of experience in Transportation/Supply Chain preferred
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and sense of urgency
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Penske associates
Ability to use critical thinking to analyze information, communicate appropriately, make decisions within the framework of the SOP, solve problems, evaluate results, and determine if further action is needed.
Ability to work First, Second and Third shifts as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required
Plus One mentality (Looking for additional ways to add value - going above & beyond what you are expected to do).
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, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
One (1) plus year of experience in Transportation/Supply Chain preferred

Responsibilities

Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers
Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information.
Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail
Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.
Complete daily logs and trackers
Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer
Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary
Provides load exception investigation and reporting
Weighs alternative financial decisions before taking action
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor