Transportation Load Planner

Woongjin, Inc•Newberry, SC

80d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

WOONGJIN INC. is a rapidly growing team that provides a range of unique, exceptional, and enhanced services to its clients. They are motivated by a strong moral code that includes the service of goodness without expectations of reward, driven by a sense of responsibility and servant leadership. This role involves optimizing load planning daily using the Transportation Management System and Warehouse Management System, overseeing the comprehensive planning and coordination of transportation services to maximize operational efficiency and productivity. The planner will apply independent judgment and discretion, utilizing network balance capacity tools to determine truck locations and available customer loads, tailoring planning to meet regional needs including load allocation, route optimization, and adjustments or cancellations. They will make informed decisions regarding late pickups, deliveries, and any load changes, cancellations, or reassignments, ensuring timely communication with relevant personnel. This position serves as a primary point of contact for customers, carriers, warehouse operations, and internal teams regarding load planning, scheduling, and transportation execution, requiring daily communication to ensure timely and accurate shipment execution. The role also involves providing timely updates regarding shipment status, service failures, delays, and other operational issues, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that supports business operations and company objectives.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

1+ prior experience in load planning and supply chain operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Optimize load planning daily using the Transportation Management System and Warehouse Management System.
Oversee the comprehensive planning and coordination of transportation services to maximize operational efficiency and productivity.
Apply independent judgment and discretion, utilizing network balance capacity tools to determine truck locations and available customer loads.
Tailor planning to meet regional needs, including load allocation, route optimization, and adjustments or cancellations.
Make informed decisions regarding late pickups, deliveries, and any load changes, cancellations, or reassignments, ensuring timely communication with relevant personnel.
Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, carriers, warehouse operations, and internal teams regarding load planning, scheduling, and transportation execution.
Communicate daily with customers, carriers, warehouse personnel, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate shipment execution.
Provide timely updates regarding shipment status, service failures, delays, and other operational issues.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that supports business operations and company objectives.