Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner at our location to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement. This position will support the Night Shift, Monday to Friday MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers - Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information. - Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail - Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, 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 on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, 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