Planner Representative - De Pere, WI
About The Position
As a Planner Representative at WEL Companies, you'll play a pivotal role in orchestrating the efficient movement of goods across various routes. You'll be responsible for coordinating transportation schedules, optimize delivery routes, and ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries. You will oversee the network and ensure loads are covered in your area along with working to provide solutions for other areas. Work with other planners, and driver managers to create swaps or sell to logistics as needed. Work with the Planner Lead on what the network needs for your respective area daily and help facilitate continuous improvement with on time service in the network. You are responsible to watch the trailer pools to ensure trailers are getting assigned and turning within 3 days.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent; required
- 5 plus years of experience in the transportation industry preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software products and Windows.
- Ability to learn and use proprietary software.
- Advanced keyboarding skills.
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree (Logistics, Business Management, or relatable field); preferred
- AS400 experience; a plus
Responsibilities
- Ensure all company driver and Independent Contractors are planned in all areas.
- Ensure driver and contractor revenue needs are met while also meeting or exceeding our customer’s service expectations for all areas.
- Have open and positive communication to Customer Service and Operations teams about freight needs, ensuring there is a proper balance of freight and capacity.
- Work with external brokers to book additional freight into the system at market rates.
- Maintain trailer pools, routing equipment to mechanical service, and ensuring equipment is constantly in rotation.
- Help facilitate swaps as needed to get all freight covered in the network.
- Identify loads that may be running early and/or late and find solutions to ensure on-time delivery while keeping drivers and contractors moving.
- Assist with company driver orientation and Independent Contractor onboarding.
- Clear communication to support staff to help with any unresolved issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
