LOAD PLANNER
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Manages designated customer accounts and their revenue base while coordinating traffic flows, freight allocations, quoting of rates and delivery/pick-up schedules
- Controls the preplanning of units of each customer order in dispatch to ensure profitability, maximizes equipment utilization and ensures customer shipment expectations
- Reviews and analyzes operating reports, taking corrective action as required to reposition load allocation
- Generates and communicates rates, timing of shipments and receipt requirements to keep customers informed
- Coordinates with Customer Service Reps to resolve traffic flow imbalances to fill empty miles
- Manages Trailer pools and inactive equipment within the planning region
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Answer incoming telephone calls and evaluate/direct calls to appropriate personnel
- Obey all company safety, regulatory and compliance policies
- Must work well in a team environment
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to multi task with a sense of urgency while producing quality work
- Ability to work without constant supervision/self-motivated
- Be able to work under pressure
- Strong time management skills
- Competent in working independently as well as in a team atmosphere
- Have good knowledge of geography
- Be an effective listener
- Punctual and consistent attendance
- Desire to be successful and proficient at your job
- Willing to understand and support change, as it relates to processes, structure and business modeling
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED/HSED with a minimum of one year transportation experience
- Knowledge of DOT regulations
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