Load Planner

Woongjin•Ontario, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WOONGJIN, Inc. is seeking a Load Planner to join their growing team. The Load Planner will be responsible for building, planning, and assigning daily outbound and inbound shipments using a Transportation Management System (TMS). This role involves optimizing routing and equipment utilization to ensure timely and efficient delivery while minimizing costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of freight operations, routing, and carrier scheduling, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of experience in load planning, dispatching, or transportation coordination.
Strong understanding of freight operations, routing, and carrier scheduling.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and transportation systems (TMS).
Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess multiple variables (cost, time, location, capacity) for optimal load planning.
Attention to Detail: Ensures shipment accuracy and compliance with routing requirements.
Communication: Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment with changing priorities.
Ownership: Demonstrates accountability and proactive decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, or similar enterprise logistics platforms.
Knowledge of EDI processes, carrier portals, and digital visibility tools (FourKites, Project44, etc.).
Familiarity with regional carrier networks and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

Build, plan, and assign daily outbound and inbound shipments in TMS (Transportation Management System).
Optimize routing and equipment utilization to ensure timely, efficient delivery while minimizing transportation costs.
Review orders, consolidate shipments, and determine the best mode and carrier assignment.
Ensure alignment with required delivery dates (RDD/MABD) and customer-specific delivery guidelines.
Communicate with carriers, warehouse operations, and customer service to confirm load details and resolve scheduling conflicts.
Monitor in-transit loads, ensuring on-time performance and addressing any delays or accessorial issues proactively.
Serve as a primary point of contact for load execution and scheduling questions.
Maintain accurate shipment data in TMS and supporting systems (e.g., FourKites, Tracktik, SAP).
Validate BOLs, appointment confirmations, and proof of delivery (POD) documents.
Ensure compliance with company SOPs, carrier contracts, and customer routing guides.
Track KPIs such as on-time pickup/delivery, cost per load, and tender acceptance.
Analyze trends to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
Support carrier performance reviews and logistics optimization initiatives.