Load Planner

Packaging Corporation of America; Wallula (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Wallula, WA is seeking a Load Planner to manage a segment of our trucking fleet and serve as the primary contact for customer shipping needs. You will help plan trucks/drivers, coordinate rates, and work with other teams to meet delivery commitments.

The role requires 1+ year in transportation alongside knowledge of trucking regulations; a Bachelor's in transportation or business is preferred, with experience in TMW and Omnitracs considered a plus.

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 applications.

Responsibilities

• Manages designated customer accounts 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.
• Available all hours via cell phone (company phone provided).

Skills

MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Strong communication skills

Time management and analytical skills

Negotiation & decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree related to transportation or business

Tools

TMW Dispatch System

Omnitracs Satellites

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People * Customers * Trust

Primary Duties

The Load Planner coordinates the efforts to operate a portion of our trucking fleet within a designated area/customer group. Provides customer service and handles day-to-day customer inquiries, customer demands and requirements to maintain a steady flow of freight. Serves as the point of contact for customer shipping requirements, compliance with rates, order entry and preplanning trucks/drivers. Coordinates with other departments to enhance customer satisfaction.

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.
• Available all hours via cell phone (company phone provided).

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in the transportation field; preferably as a dispatcher
• Knowledge of transportation industry laws, safety regulations, and general Trucking basics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree related to transportation or business application.
• Experience with TMW dispatch system & Omnitracs satellites.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• PC skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong communication skills
• Time management & analytical skills
• Negotiation & decision making skills

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary range: $70,400-$80,000.

• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer