Manager Planning
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Job Location:
Dubuque, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Manager Planning oversees the Extended Coverage Team (ECT) Planners and is responsible for ensuring 24/7 planning continuity across the Hirschbach network. This role leads a team that supports planning operations during evenings weekends and holidays acting as the bridge between standard business-hour operations and off-hours coverage. The Manager provides daily direction coaching and support to the ECT team while maintaining alignment with regional planning strategies service expectations and operational goals.Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the ECT Planning team ensuring adequate shift coverage and consistent execution across all regions
Provide daily support coaching and feedback to planners working extended hours
Monitor overnight and weekend freight activity intervening or escalating when necessary to resolve service or driver-related issues
Partner with Area Planners and other operational leaders to ensure alignment between regular and extended-hour planning strategies
Oversee shift handoff processes to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of information
Analyze planning performance service metrics and trailer pool utilization during extended coverage periods
Identify and implement process improvements to increase planning accuracy responsiveness and efficiency
Coordinate scheduling training and development for ECT Planners
Act as a point of contact for escalated planning issues occurring outside of normal business hours
Support special projects new processes and cross-functional initiatives involving planning operations
Work Environment
Office-based or remote depending on location and team structure
Collaborative fast-paced environment with frequent cross-departmental communication
Schedule
One role will support Saturday-Wednesday and the other will support Wednesday-Sunday. Flexibility to support and oversee extended coverage hours as necessary
May include rotating check-ins or availability during weekends holidays or peak periods
Education and ExperienceBachelors degree in Logistics Transportation Supply Chain or a related field preferred
5 years of experience in freight planning dispatch or transportation operations
12 years of supervisory or team lead experience preferred
Strong understanding of Hours of Service network planning and equipment utilization
Proficiency in planning systems (e.g. AS400 Power BI Orbcomm PC*Miler)
Excellent communication leadership and decision-making skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-urgency operational environment
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Facilities Management
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Business Management
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- SAP APO
- Production Planning
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
About Company
Hirschbach Motor Lines: Delivering Excellence in Transportation Solutions Across North America - Choose our veteran-owned, award-winning trucking company.
