Capacity Planner

Randstad USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Capacity Planning Specialist based in Houston, TX, with the role requiring 100% onsite work. You will own carrier sourcing, dispatch, and tracking to ensure seamless execution across high-volume ground transportation networks.

The position focuses on managing carrier relationships, verifying ETAs, and auditing post-delivery charges to support revenue reconciliation. Candidates should reside within commuting distance of the Houston office.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in carrier procurement, dispatch, or truckload brokerage.
• Hands-on experience with Descartes Aljex or similar TMS platforms.
• Expertise in Open Dock scheduling and MacroPoint tracking.
• Solid knowledge of US domestic ground freight modes (FTL, LTL).
• Must reside a commutable distance from Houston office.

Responsibilities

• Source, confirm, and dispatch qualified carriers using Descartes Aljex.
• Manage dock appointments in Open Dock and ensure live tracking via MacroPoint.
• Monitor ETAs in real time to proactively resolve transit delays.
• Audit final carrier charges post-delivery for smooth revenue reconciliation.

Skills

Carrier procurement

Dispatch operations

Logistics coordination

Freight knowledge

Tools

Descartes Aljex

Open Dock

MacroPoint

TMS platforms

Job description

Capacity Planning Specialist | MUST reside in Houston, TX, Position is 100% Onsite

Ready to drive core ground logistics for a premier industrial supply chain leader?

Randstad is managing a search for a Capacity Planning Specialist in Houston, TX. You will own carrier sourcing, dispatching, and tracking to ensure seamless execution across high-volume ground transportation networks.

The Role

• Source, confirm, and dispatch qualified carriers using Descartes Aljex.
• Manage dock appointments in Open Dock and ensure live tracking via MacroPoint.
• Monitor ETAs in real time to proactively resolve transit delays.
• Audit final carrier charges post-delivery for smooth revenue reconciliation.

The Requirements

• 2-4 years in carrier procurement, dispatch, or truckload brokerage.
• Hands-on experience with Descartes Aljex or similar TMS platforms.
• Expertise in Open Dock scheduling and MacroPoint tracking.
• Solid knowledge of US domestic ground freight modes (FTL, LTL).
• Must reside a commutable distance from Houston office