Regional Transport Planner Lead

CONA Services•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Transport Planner Lead trains new and current planners and has knowledge of, and the ability to cover, all regions. The role plans a fleet of trucks, trailers, and drivers to optimize productivity, service levels, and revenue while meeting the needs of customers and drivers and communicating with multiple departments. This position coordinates transportation planning and execution, monitors delivery performance, participates in cross-functional projects, and identifies opportunities to improve transportation performance and reduce costs. The role uses TMW, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook as production tools for its region.

Requirements

Two years of education beyond high school in college or technical school.
Knowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experience.
Transportation (trucking) experience.
Ability to work under stress while remaining professional.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing.
Ability to recognize, evaluate, and resolve problems.
Ability to communicate well with others.
Above-average writing and organizational skills.
Ability to take direction and follow through.
Attention to detail.
Proactive approach.
Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems; TMW is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage for other planners and their regions during vacation and sick time.
Cover for the Area Service Manager as necessary.
Review Planning team members’ plans for efficient and effective asset use and recommend changes to improve utilization.
Plan drivers accurately and on time via TMW while complying with federal motor carrier safety regulations (HOS), and ensure drivers have accurate and timely information.
Conduct and manage meetings with RCT Managed.
Identify and track performance measures, including on-time delivery, driver utilization, truck utilization, and minimization of empty miles; meet leadership-established KPI requirements.
Improve fleet efficiency by matching lanes to eliminate empty miles and repositioning trailers to match customer trailer requirements.
Establish working relationships with Direct Regional Managers, the Senior Manager Regional Operations, and driver managers; work with them and planners to set driver start times that maximize utilization and efficiency.
Communicate pickup and delivery exceptions to Managed Freight CSR, Customer Excellence Planners, driver managers, and affected terminals.
Partner cross-functionally with Supply Planner team members to implement process improvements that reduce accessorial events and charges.