Load Planner Supply ChainLogistics
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Job Description
Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Plannerto become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is selfmotivated has strong analytical and computer skills strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customercentric environment. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement.
Shift:
Monday thru Friday normal business hours
This position will be onsite at our Medina MN location
$23.61hr $27.00hr
Major Responsibilities:
Process customer orders plan & optimize shipments into loads tender freight to thirdparty carriers
Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information.
Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and email
Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking process oversight auditing researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.
Complete daily logs and trackers
Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer
Coordinates with carriers to ensure ontime delivery by tracking trucks for pickup estimating times of arrival and delivery and recovering loads when necessary
Provides load exception investigation and reporting
Weighs alternative financial decisions before taking action
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Qualifications:
High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Bachelors Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
One 1 plus year of experience in Transportation/Supply Chain preferred
Strong attention to detail accuracy and sense of urgency
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Penske associates
Ability to use critical thinking to analyze information communicate appropriately make decisions within the framework of the SOP solve problems evaluate results and determine if further action is needed.
Ability to work First Second and Third shifts as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required
Plus One mentality (Looking for additional ways to add value going above & beyond what you are expected to do).
Regular predictable full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary work the required schedule work at the specific location required complete Penske employment application submit to a background Investigation (to include past employment education and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job the associate may be required to stand walk and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch handle and feel and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Employment Type
Full-Time
