Freight Load Planner — Fleet Coordination & Scheduling

Packaging Corporation

Grandville (MI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America seeks a Load Planner to coordinate trucking operations for a designated area. You will serve as the primary contact for customer shipping requirements, manage rate quotes, and preplan trucks and drivers to ensure timely freight delivery.

The role requires 1+ year in transportation, knowledge of trucking laws and safety regs, and strong Excel/desktop tools. A Bachelor's degree related to transportation or business is preferred; experience with TMW/Omnitracs is a

Qualifications

1+ years of experience in the transportation field; preferably as a dispatcher.
Knowledge of transportation industry laws, safety regulations, and general Trucking basics.
Bachelor's degree related to transportation or business application.

Responsibilities

Manages designated customer account and their revenue base while coordinating traffic flows, freight allocations, quoting of rates and delivery/pick-up schedules.
Responsible for accuracy of electronic order entry, effective communication with drivers, and conflict resolution.
Controls the preplanning of trucks/drivers. Maximizes equipment utilization while ensuring customer shipping requirements are met.
Review and analyze financial reports and take corrective action.
Generate and communicate freight rates.
Assist other load planners/departments/management in the supporting the larger PCA effort to satisfy our customers.