Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics)

PenskeCorona, 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

Benefits

  • Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Rental and Leasing Services

Education Level

High school or GED

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