Capacity Planner: Driver Load Optimization & Planning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Final Mile is seeking a Capacity Planner to analyze driver optimization and assign loads to capacity within an assigned territory. You will support market planning, daily execution of inbound and outbound loads, and collaborate with operations to maximize equipment utilization and minimize costs.

The role requires attention to safety regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, with weekend coverage on a rotating basis.

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.
• Must be a self-starter and a highly motivated individual in a fast-paced environment.
• Available for weekend coverage on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze driver optimization and assign loads to capacity in compliance with Hours of Service and safety regulations.
• Develop market plan and daily execution of inbound/outbound loads for an assigned geographic territory.
• Re-plan loads when delays occur due to delays, equipment failure or driver issues.
• Collaborate with Intermodal Operations and Network Optimization to maximize equipment utilization and driver productivity.
• Coordinate with Terminal Operations, Intermodal Operations and Account Management to confirm capacity coverage in advance of customer requirements.
• Plan and implement routing initiatives to improve utilization.
• Meet metrics: loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety and cost per load.
• Daily, resolve load planning issues and communicate with afterhours team.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred

Tools

Transportation management systems

Job description

Final Mile is seeking a Capacity Planner to analyze driver optimization and assign loads to capacity within an assigned territory. You will support market planning, daily execution of inbound and outbound loads, and collaborate with operations to maximize equipment utilization and minimize costs.

The role requires attention to safety regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, with weekend coverage on a rotating basis.