Fleet Operations Planner

UniGroup, Inc.; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

UniGroup is seeking a Fleet Operations Planner to optimize shipment routing and fleet utilization across its transportation network. You will collaborate with agents, van operators, vendors, and internal teams to ensure on-time pickups and high-quality service execution.

The role involves balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment, monitoring workflow systems, and making independent financial decisions within established guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of related work experience.
• Experience with routing, load planning, or capacity management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to balance multiple variables in complex scenarios.
• Solid math skills including cubic footage and space planning.
• Working knowledge of Excel formulas.
• Comfort with legacy systems and openness to changes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, approve, and route shipments to optimize fleet capacity and service performance.
• Monitor workflow systems and determine actions for orders, including releases and adjustments.
• Collaborate with agents, van operators, contract truckmen, and internal partners on route and order assignments.
• Support express shipments and develop solutions for non-standard or complex orders.
• Maximize line haul revenue and monitor capacity (empty trucks, inbound equipment).
• Communicate changes and requirements clearly with agent network.
• Maintain timely communication with peers, dispatchers, operators, vendors, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with UniGroup policies and DOT/FMCSA requirements.
• Review reports, complete documentation, and support accurate service execution.
• Make independent day-to-day financial decisions within guidelines.
• Assist in resolving complex operational issues during load and delivery.

Skills

Routing

Load planning

Capacity management

Problem solving

Math skills

Excel formulas

Legacy systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Work Arrangement: On-Site

About the Role:

The Fleet Operations Planner plays a key role in optimizing shipment routing and fleet utilization across UniGroup's transportation network. This position focuses on recommending service solutions that maximize available fleet capacity while ensuring on-time pickup and delivery. You will collaborate closely with agents, van operators, vendors, and internal teams to support efficient, high-quality service execution.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, balancing multiple priorities, and making thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced logistics environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, approve, and route shipments to available UniGroup fleet capacity to optimize equipment utilization and service performance
• Monitor workflow systems and determine the appropriate course of action for orders, including releases and adjustments
• Collaborate with agents, van operators, contract truckmen, and internal partners on route and order assignments
• Support express shipments and develop creative solutions for non-standard or complex orders
• Maximize line haul revenue and maintain visibility into available capacity such as empty trucks and inbound equipment
• Communicate clearly with the agent network regarding order changes, requirements, and special handling needs
• Maintain timely and accurate communication with peers, dispatchers, van operators, vendors, and customers
• Ensure compliance with UniGroup policies and applicable federal and state regulations, including DOT and FMCSA requirements
• Review reports, complete documentation, and support accurate service execution
• Make independent day-to-day financial decisions within established guidelines
• Assist in resolving complex operational issues during the load and delivery process by evaluating options and recommending the best business solution

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience
• 2-3 years of related work experience

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with routing, load planning, or capacity management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Comfort working through complex scenarios where multiple variables must be balanced
• Solid math skills, including cubic footage and space planning
• Working knowledge of Excel, including formulas
• Ability to work within legacy systems while remaining open to process and system changes

How You’ll Be Successful:

Top performers in this role tend to be:

• Comfortable asking questions and learning quickly
• Flexible and open to change
• Strong communicators who build effective relationships with drivers, agents, and internal partners
• Patient, organized, and able to prioritize competing demands
• Action-oriented and confident making decisions with incomplete information
• Customer-focused with a collaborative working style

About UniGroup:

UniGroup is a transportation cooperative that owns and supports the United Van Lines and Mayflower brands. We partner with a nationwide network of agents and van operators to deliver household goods, specialty logistics, and transportation services across the United States and internationally. Our cooperative model emphasizes collaboration, shared success, and long-term relationships with our agents, customers, and employees.

Benefits and Total Rewards:

UniGroup offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Employee support programs and wellness resources

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. UniGroup is unable to provide visa sponsorship or employment authorization support now or in the future.