Load Planner
Saia Inc.•Johns Creek, GA
About The Position
Optimizes the loading and routing of freight to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
Requirements
- Oracle Transportation Management Exp preferred
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in business or a related field.
- 2+ years of transportation experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
Responsibilities
- Optimizes transportation costs via transportation management software.
- Tracks and develops action plans for on-time performance and tender acceptance.
- Communicates with cross-functional teams regarding shipment status updates and changes.
- Approves or denies any accessorial charge requests, such as out-of-route miles and unloading fees.
- Plans freight loads for customers by understanding the needs and urgency to plan the loads cost-effectively.
- Forwards shipment information to cross-functional teams once the load has been dispatched.
- Maintains accurate records of all load planning activities and documentation.
- Analyzes shipping and loading data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
- Tracking Freight
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Great benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
