Freight Network Optimization Planner

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking a Transportation Planner to manage freight flows, trailer assets, and carrier capacity across a defined region. You will influence service levels, costs, and operational efficiency by coordinating inbound/outbound freight and collaborating with Customer Service, Sales, and Area Managers.

Work is Monday–Friday Day Shift in our transportation network. Proficiency with TMS, load planning tools, and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Background in freight planning, carrier coordination, or transportation operations.
• Ability to interpret freight data, lane performance, and cost metrics.
• Strong verbal and written communication to collaborate with internal teams.

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 carrier capacity.
• Collaborate Across Teams: partner with Customer Service, Sales, and Area Managers to align freight volumes.
• Support Real-Time Freight Decisions: respond to dynamic freight needs by securing capacity and adjusting schedules.
• Ensure Data Accuracy: maintain records in TMS and validate billing details.

Skills

Freight planning

Carrier coordination

TMS familiarity

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

TMS

Load planning tools

MS Office

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking a Transportation Planner to manage freight flows, trailer assets, and carrier capacity across a defined region. You will influence service levels, costs, and operational efficiency by coordinating inbound/outbound freight and collaborating with Customer Service, Sales, and Area Managers.

Work is Monday–Friday Day Shift in our transportation network. Proficiency with TMS, load planning tools, and MS Office is preferred.