Capacity Planner

Hub Group; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hub Group is seeking a Capacity Planner in the United States to analyze Driver Optimization solutions and assign loads to capacity within an assigned territory. The role emphasizes daily market planning, effective use of capacity, and meeting customer service requirements.

You will work with Intermodal Operations, Network Optimization and Terminal Operations to maximize equipment utilization and driver productivity, while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0-1 years' experience in transportation operations preferred.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems in a large corporate environment preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Weekend coverage on a rotating basis may be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Driver Optimization solutions and assign loads to Hub Group capacity while complying with safety regulations.
• Support market planning and daily execution of inbound/outbound loads for a territory.
• Re-plan loads due to delays, equipment issues, or driver problems.
• Collaborate with Intermodal Operations and Network Optimization to maximize equipment utilization.
• Coordinate with Terminal Operations, Intermodal Operations and Account Management to confirm capacity in advance of requirements.
• Plan and implement initiatives to improve routing and equipment utilization.
• Meet metrics for loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety and cost per load.
• Daily, resolve outstanding load planning issues and communicate with afterhours team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Fast-paced adaptability

Weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Transportation Management System

Job description

The Capacity Planner is responsible for analyzing Driver Optimization solutions and assigning loads to HGT capacity within an assigned geographic territory. In this role, the Capacity Planner is responsible for daily market planning and effective use of capacity, meeting customer service requirements, minimizing cost through loaded miles and maximizing available driver hours. The Capacity Planner reports to the Manager, Regional Capacity Planning.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for analyzing Driver Optimization solutions and assigning loads to HGT Capacity in compliance with federal safety regulations, such as “Hours of Service” Federal Regulations, geographic considerations, equipment constraints to maximize driver utilization
• Supports the development of market plan and is accountable for daily execution of all inbound and outbound loads for an assigned geographic territory
• Re-plans loads when necessary due to delays, equipment failure or driver issues
• Works with Intermodal Operations and Network Optimization to maximize equipment utilization and driver productivity
• Proactively works with Terminal Operations, Intermodal Operations and Account Management to confirm capacity coverage in advance of anticipated customer requirements
• Plans and implements initiatives to improve routing and equipment utilization consistent with customer expectations and Network needs
• Accountable for meeting established metrics, including loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety and cost per load
• Daily, complete and resolve all outstanding load planning issues, or pending concerns and effectively communicate to the afterhours team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• 0-1 years’ experience in transportation operations (truckload or intermodal) preferred
• Proficiency with transportation management systems in a large corporate environment preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must be a self-starter and a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Available for weekend coverage on a rotating basis

Salary: $50,500- $55,000/year base salary + Bonus Eligibility

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan Including

• Medical
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

About Us

Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers’ needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers’ supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $5 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. For more information, visit www.hubgroup.com .