Lead Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske Logistics

Reading (Berks County)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Penske Logistics in Reading, PA is seeking a Lead Load Planner to coordinate load planning and freight movements. The role requires self-motivation, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and customer focus. You will support supervisors, manage shifts for a single or multiple customers, travel to on-site locations, run metrics, train staff, and optimize shipments using Penske's Transportation Management System.

Qualifications

Experience in logistics including warehouse or distribution preferred.
Load planning and freight movement experience preferred.
Strong problem solving and communication skills.
Ability to work with a team and support team needs.
Willingness to travel and work on-site as required.

Responsibilities

Support supervisor on process management activities and customer communication.
Coordinate load planning processes and freight movement.
Plan and optimize shipments using the company’s Transportation Management System.
Tender freight to 3rd party carriers and maintain systems.
Respond to customer inquiries and escalate as needed.
Travel to Penske or customer sites as required.

Skills

Load planning

Logistics operations

Forecasting / analytics

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management (preferred)

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Reading, PA.

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, 0730-1630 (Onsite 4 days a week)

Position Summary

Penske Logistics is looking for a Lead Load Planner to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement.

Lead Load Planner

Major Responsibilities

Support supervisor on process management activities and customer communication
Indirect team management responsibilities delegated by Supervisor or Account manager
Shift management responsibilities for a single customer or across customer
Requires travelling to be on Penske or customer on-site locations
Run metrics and measures to manage process controls
Train the team on load planning activities and update SOP periodically
Plan and optimize shipments into loads using Penske’s Transportation Management System
Tender freight requirements to 3rd Party Carriers
Maintain Transportation Management systems
Respond to internal and external customer inquiries
Act as first/second level escalation for customer inquiries
Works with Operations Managers to ensure customer expectations are met
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Stay current on the customer's industry

Qualifications

High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
Experience in Logistics Services including warehouse, distribution, or supply chain management is preferred
Transportation Management experience preferred
Previous Load Planning experience preferred
Candidate should possess problem solving skills and ability to communicate solutions.
Ability to work with team and support team needs
Ability to prioritize customer and business needs and drive customer delight
Excellent communication, organizational & PC skills (including Microsoft Office products).
Attention to detail & accuracy
Ability to learn quickly and multi-task
Sense of urgency & ability to understand customer requirements
Ability to work First, Second and Third Shift as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, criminal history, and drug screening) required.

Physical Requirements

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain

Job Function: Logistics & Supply Chain

Job Family: Operations

Address: 100 Kachel Boulevard

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2608786

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