Freight Capacity & Routing Planner

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Generous Employee Discount

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Ashley Wellness Centers

Telehealth

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking a Carrier Capacity Planner to optimize freight planning, trailer utilization, and carrier capacity across a defined region. You will coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, balance loads, and drive cost-efficient decisions that support on-time delivery and service levels.

You will analyze lane performance, manage trailer pools, and collaborate with Customer Service, Sales, and Area Managers to ensure network alignment.

Qualifications

• Background in freight planning, carrier coordination, transportation operations, or logistics.
• Strong analytical thinking with ability to interpret freight data, lane performance, and cost metrics.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate with internal teams and external carrier partners.
• Problem-solving mindset with resourceful and proactive approach to resolving freight challenges and capacity issues.
• Tech proficiency with TMS, load planning tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of transportation industry terminology, pricing, and freight operations.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Customer service orientation with professional communication style.

Responsibilities

• Plan Freight Movements: coordinate inbound/outbound freight within 24–72 hour window and develop daily/weekly/monthly plans.
• Manage Trailer Pools: monitor trailer pool allocations and track inventory across the network.
• Optimize Capacity & Routing: analyze lane data, select carriers, negotiate spot rates, and reduce costs.
• Collaborate Across Teams: align freight volumes with commitments and communicate with stakeholders.
• Support Real-Time Freight Decisions: secure capacity, adjust schedules, and use TMS to maintain service.
• Ensure Data Accuracy: verify load details, billing, and generate performance reports.
• Continuous Improvement: analyze trends, improve planning processes, and support network design.

Skills

Freight planning

Carrier coordination

Transportation ops

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

TMS familiarity

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Logistics

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MercuryGate

TMW

McLeod

MS Office

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking a Carrier Capacity Planner to optimize freight planning, trailer utilization, and carrier capacity across a defined region. You will coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, balance loads, and drive cost-efficient decisions that support on-time delivery and service levels.

You will analyze lane performance, manage trailer pools, and collaborate with Customer Service, Sales, and Area Managers to ensure network alignment.