Capacity Planning Supervisor

Randstad USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Houston, TX, seeks a Capacity Planning Supervisor to lead the ground capacity team, ensuring shipments are assigned to qualified carriers on time and within budget. You’ll oversee carrier dispatch, Open Dock appointment governance, and 24‑hour post‑delivery cost audits in Aljex.

The role requires 10 years of managerial experience, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency with Aljex, Open Dock, MacroPoint/Tive, and Power BI dashboards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in capacity planning or logistics management.
• Experience at managerial level.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift coverage and carrier confirmations; rebalance workloads and decide on rate/sourcing exceptions.
• Manage carrier performance and margin, approve rate exceptions, and audit charges within 24 hours of delivery.
• Enforce appointment synchronization (Aljex/Open Dock), ensure MacroPoint tracking, and provide milestone updates.

Skills

Operations

Strategic Planning

Domestic Planning

International Planning

Education

Bachelors

Tools

Aljex

Open Dock

MacroPoint/Tive

Power BI

Job description

Position Summary

The Capacity Planning Supervisor leads the ground capacity team to ensure every shipment is assigned a qualified, vetted carrier on time and within budget. The role oversees carrier dispatch, appointment governance via Open Dock, tracking compliance via MacroPoint, and 24-hour post-delivery cost audits in Aljex, serving as the primary escalation point for coverage and operational issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Board & Coverage Management: Oversee shift coverage, enforce a 30-60 minute carrier confirmation target, rebalance workloads, and decide on rate/sourcing exceptions.
• Carrier & Cost Control: Manage carrier performance, approve rate exceptions to protect margins, build lane capacity ahead of demand, and audit final carrier charges within 24 hours of delivery.
• Appointment & Dispatch Governance: Enforce strict Aljex/Open Dock appointment synchronization, mandate pre-pickup MacroPoint tracking, and ensure accurate milestone updates.
• Escalations & Problem Resolution: Act as first-line escalation for coverage failures, system defects, and rate disputes; immediately elevate security issues to GSOC.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, train, and coach planners on negotiation and systems; manage shift staffing and cross-training.
• Analytics & Improvement: Monitor capacity KPIs (Power BI), track lane margins, forecast demand, and convert service trends into updated SOPs and carrier scorecards.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Tools: Proficiency in Aljex, Open Dock, MacroPoint/Tive, and Power BI dashboards.
• Expertise: Experience managing dedicated/high-security carrier pools, carrier scorecards, accessorial/margin control, and cross-border/specialized freight.
• Physical & Travel: Standard office computer use with occasional travel for carrier or site visits.

salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

he Capacity Planning Supervisor, Ground leads the Capacity Planning Specialist team and is accountable for one outcome above all others

Skills

• Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Domestic Planning
• International Planning

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 10 years
• Experience level: Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Manager
• 10 years

Education

• Bachelors