Load Planner

JBS Foods • Greeley, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Load Planner is responsible for coordinating with Sales/Warehouse to ensure customer needs are met through effective planning of assets and personnel. This role involves communicating pickup and delivery information to driver managers and carriers, facilitating loading and equipment issues with the warehouse, and securing equipment for shipments. The Load Planner also plans loads and equipment to optimize ROI, works with Driver Managers to meet on-time delivery requirements, and communicates any delays or problems to shippers and Customer Service. Additionally, this role forecasts regional freight needs to Customer Service and works with the Driver Manager to meet driver's home time requirements. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Truck dispatch/planning/distribution experience required.
• Basic computer skills required in Outlook and E xcel.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with transportation software is preferred.
• Shipper/trucking industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Sales/Warehouse to ensure that customers’ needs are being met by effective planning of assets and personnel.
• Effectively communicate pickup and delivery information to driver managers.
• Facilitate loading and equipment issues with warehouse.
• Coordinates with Customer Service to ensure that customers’ needs are being met by securing equipment for shipments.
• Effectively communicate pickup and delivery inf ormation to carriers.
• Plan loads and equipment to optimize ROI.
• Work with the Driver Managers to ensure the on time delivery requirements of the shippers are met.
• Communicate effectively with the shipper and Customer Service in any delays or problems in meeting on time service requirements.
• Forecast regional fr e ight needs to Customer Service.
• Work with Driver Manager to meet driver’s home time requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Better Futures Program: 2 Year Community College tuition p aid for you or your dependents
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base salary range of $57,784
• Eligible to par ticipate in the Company’s quarterly bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED