Load Planner

PS Logistics; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PS Logistics in New Jersey is seeking a Load Planner who can work with urgency to schedule every inbound truck with available loads in your area.

You will collaborate with drivers, sales, and other departments to ensure timely ETAs, accurate billing, and a smooth load tendering process. A bachelor's degree and strong communication skills help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year accredited college or university (Preferred).
• Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and have a great interpersonal skills.
• 1–3 years of experience in transportation, operations, or safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing and expanding customer base
• Communicating ETAs with customers
• Working with Driver's Managers to load every truck in the planning zone
• Teaming with Sales Department to create and maintain customer base within your planning zone
• Working with all departments to ensure a GREAT experience including tendering of the load to completion of accurate billing

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Transportation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year college)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Load Planner

To be successful as a Load Planner, one must be able to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining the responsibility for scheduling every inbound truck with an available load in your area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and expanding customer base
• Communicating ETAs with customers
• Working with Driver's Managers to load every truck in the planning zone
• Teaming with Sales Department to create and maintain customer base within your planning zone
• Working with all departments to ensure a GREAT experience including tendering of the load to completion of accurate billing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year accredited college or university (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and have a great interpersonal skills
• 1‑3 years of experience in transportation, operations, or safety is a plus!

Additional Information

This job is a salary position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities.

PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.