Load Planner

P&S Transportation; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

P&S Transportation in New Jersey is seeking a Load Planning & Execution professional to build and manage outbound and inbound shipments using a TMS. You will optimize routing, monitor on-time performance, and collaborate with carriers and warehouse teams to meet delivery dates.

The role requires 2+ years in load planning or dispatch, a strong grasp of freight operations, and proficiency in Excel and transportation systems. DOE salary offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in load planning, dispatching, or transportation coordination.
• Strong understanding of freight operations, routing, and carrier scheduling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and transportation systems (TMS).
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, plan, and assign daily outbound and inbound shipments in the TMS.
• Optimize routing and equipment utilization to minimize costs and ensure on-time delivery.
• Review orders, consolidate shipments, and assign best mode and carrier.
• Coordinate with carriers, warehouses, and customer service to resolve scheduling issues.

Skills

Load planning

Dispatching

Freight operations

Microsoft Excel

TMS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

TMS

FourKites

Project44

SAP

Job description

Job Description

• Load Planning & Execution
  • Build, plan, and assign daily outbound and inbound shipments in TMS (Transportation Management System).
  • Optimize routing and equipment utilization to ensure timely, efficient delivery while minimizing transportation costs.
  • Review orders, consolidate shipments, and determine the best mode and carrier assignment.
  • Ensure alignment with required delivery dates (RDD/MABD) and customer-specific delivery guidelines.
• Coordination & Communication
  • Communicate with carriers, warehouse operations, and customer service to confirm load details and resolve scheduling conflicts.
  • Monitor in-transit loads, ensuring on-time performance and addressing any delays or accessorial issues proactively.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for load execution and scheduling questions.
• System & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate shipment data in TMS and supporting systems (e.g., FourKites, Tracktik, SAP).
  • Validate BOLs, appointment confirmations, and proof of delivery (POD) documents.
  • Ensure compliance with company SOPs, carrier contracts, and customer routing guides.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement
  • Track KPIs such as on-time pickup/delivery, cost per load, and tender acceptance.
  • Analyze trends to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
  • Support carrier performance reviews and logistics optimization initiatives.

Salary: $25 - $27 /hr. (DOE)

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in load planning, dispatching, or transportation coordination.
• Strong understanding of freight operations, routing, and carrier scheduling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and transportation systems (TMS).
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of EDI processes, carrier portals, and digital visibility tools (FourKites, Project44, etc.).
• Familiarity with regional carrier networks and warehouse operations

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

*** NO C2C ***