Planning Leader

Swift Transportation•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Planning Leader is responsible for capacity management within a defined planning center operating area and oversees market growth in conjunction with the line of business while ensuring customer expectations are met. The role leads a designated group of planners, supports their development, and ensures their plans comply with Standard Operating Procedures. The Planning Leader reviews plans and provides feedback and coaching, oversees training on decision-support tools, and trains planners to review customer bids and use current capacity information to make appropriate adjustments. The role proactively reviews capacity, coordinates network needs and opportunities with other Planning Leaders and Planning Centers, identifies capacity-repositioning opportunities, and determines optimal planner utilization. It also sets customer priorities, directs and executes planning accordingly, monitors outbound freight for service issues, and manages exceptions with internal departments to resolve issues and improve service. The position supports a positive work atmosphere and helps others achieve organizational objectives.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as a planner in the transportation industry.
Previous leadership experience.
Ability to lead, develop, and coach others.
Ability to transfer knowledge effectively to others.
Ability to understand financial reports.
Ability to effectively use available technologies, including Micromap and Tableau.
Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor employment visas.

Responsibilities

Manage capacity within a defined planning center operating area.
Oversee market growth in conjunction with the line of business and ensure customer expectations are met.
Lead a designated group of planners and identify development opportunities for planning personnel.
Ensure planners develop plans that adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.
Review plans routinely and provide feedback and coaching to planners.
Oversee training on decision-support tools.
Train planners to review and analyze customer bids and understand current capacity so they can make appropriate adjustments.
Review current capacity and coordinate network needs and opportunities with other Planning Leaders and Planning Centers.
Identify capacity-repositioning opportunities and determine optimal utilization of planners.
Determine customer priorities and direct and execute planning accordingly.
Monitor outbound freight and identify service issues.
Manage exceptions and collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues and improve service opportunities.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere through conduct and communication that supports business operations and company expectations.
Assist others in achieving the organization's objectives and perform other duties as assigned by leadership.