Load Planner (2664)

NOVO BUILDING PRODUCTS•Zeeland Charter Township, MI

1d•$60,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Load Planner is responsible for managing load planning for assigned location(s) and partnering closely with Sales and Warehouse Operations to coordinate daily shipping schedules. This role builds efficient, cost‑effective loads that minimize miles and maximize truck capacity. The Load Planner also communicates driver plans and execution of current and upcoming runs to the Fleet Supervisor, ensuring effective utilization of driver hours of service and on‑time delivery performance. Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, specialty millwork, and a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and Novo Direct. Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful, we endeavor to impact the people and communities we touch every day positively.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Prior experience in transportation scheduling/routing.
Thorough understanding of DOT regulations.
Functional knowledge of computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Capability to communicate efficiently with all levels of employees, management, customers, and vendors both verbally and in written form.
Capacity to multi-task with speed and accuracy while prioritizing tasks and ability to maintain excellent organizational skills.
Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills
Ability to read, understand and conduct written procedures and standard work instructions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in distribution or manufacturing environment, preferably in logistics.
Prior experience fleet management systems.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Manages daily route passes and order movement from WMS to Routing software.
Develops and manages the routes to meet sales needs, customer requirements, and drivers’ needs while operating with attention to compliance and efficiencies.
Strategically plans routes to meet customer and company expectations, while staying within company budget and customer’s needs.
Ensures loads and cargos for efficient distribution and ensures maximum capacity fill on trucks.
Evaluates and implements driver plans regularly to ensure compliance with company standards and DOT requirements.
Facilitates relationships with 3rd party agencies to outsource truck runs that will not work for our fleet.
Performs other duties as assigned.