Freight & Capacity Optimization Planner

Ashley Furniture Industries; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Centers

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

A transportation planner at Ashley Furniture Industries will oversee freight planning and network optimization across a defined region. You will manage freight flows, trailer assets, and carrier capacity to influence service levels, cost control, and operational efficiency.

The role requires experience in freight operations, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Transportation Experience: background in freight planning, carrier coordination, or transportation operations.
• Experience with trailer pool management or TMS platforms is a plus.
• Analytical thinking to interpret freight data, lane performance, and cost metrics.

Responsibilities

• Plan Freight Movements: coordinate inbound and outbound freight within a 24–72 hour window.
• Manage Trailer Pools: monitor and adjust trailer pool allocations to reduce idle assets.
• Optimize Capacity & Routing: analyze lane-level data to match freight demand with available carrier capacity.
• Collaborate Across Teams: partner with Customer Service, Sales, and Area Managers to align freight volumes with network commitments.
• Support Real-Time Freight Decisions: respond to dynamic freight needs by securing additional capacity and adjusting schedules.
• Ensure Data Accuracy: maintain records in the TMS and ensure billing details are correct.

Skills

Freight planning

Carrier coordination

Data analysis

Communication

TMS proficiency

Tools

TMS software

Load planning tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A transportation planner at Ashley Furniture Industries will oversee freight planning and network optimization across a defined region. You will manage freight flows, trailer assets, and carrier capacity to influence service levels, cost control, and operational efficiency.

The role requires experience in freight operations, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.