Planner - Intermodal

Quality Carriers•Tampa, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Carriers, Inc. (QC®) is a premier transportation solutions company in North America. QC and its subsidiaries provide expertise in bulk liquid chemical, intermodal and dry bulk transportation, logistics management, tractor and trailer repair and maintenance, commercial tank wash services, and more. QC has built a reputation for safety, reliability, honesty, quality, and industry expertise by providing top of the line transportation solutions for industry leading manufacturers. We are looking for an energetic, reliable Planner - Intermodal to join our team in Tampa, FL. We are a dynamic, stable and growing company. We have great long term career opportunities across our headquarters, trucking terminals, mechanic shops, depots, tank washes and other locations. If you want to join the industry leader and make a difference, please consider this opportunity and apply at QCinc.com.

Requirements

2 –3 year’s’ experience Dispatcher or Transportation operations experience
Intermodal (rail) planning/operations preferred
Basic knowledge of company’s various business operations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organized, detail oriented, and ability to take initiative
Ability to prioritize and hands multiple tasks
Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently, as required
Knowledge of Google apps and Microsoft Office products preferred
Strong analytical and planning skills
High school or GED required

Nice To Haves

2 year degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the proactive planning, oversight, and assignment of the intermodal equipment on all inbound and outbound moves.
Proactively monitors all equipment assigned to the operation and determines the assets next move post-tank wash (if applicable) based on equipment forward demand within the region.
Engages in daily review of equipment balance, both current and future needs, as assigned to region to align ongoing operational demand with the appropriate equipment balance levels.
Collaborates with the Intermodal Customer Service team as well as other QC support departments on all assets requiring maintenance/inspections or accessorial work to ensure smooth workflow and reduced down time of assets at vendors, company maintenance shops, or tank washes.
Assists with the applicable tank wash process on all inbound equipment to ensure timely tank wash assignments, confirmation of prior product compatibility with the tank wash, scheduling, PO coordination, and ongoing communication with tank wash on ETA to verify timely completion for upcoming planning and assignment.
Ensure equipment is ready for use at the appointed time, utilizing all equipment and resources to do so.
Work with maintenance facilities and vendors on a daily basis to ensure intermodal equipment is in full compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as all QC preventative maintenance standards.
Manage all asset assignments in collaboration Intermodal and terminal personnel, ensuring that complete work assignments can be sent to all drivers.
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.