Load Planner - Flexible Hours & Route Optimization

Saia Logistics LLC; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

Job summary

Saia Logistics LLC in Suwanee, GA is seeking a Transportation Planner to optimize loading and routing for freight, maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs using transportation management software.

You will track on-time performance, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and approve or deny accessorial charge requests. Responsibilities include planning freight loads, dispatching shipments, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of transportation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Optimizes transportation costs via transportation management software.
• Tracks and develops action plans for on-time performance and tender acceptance.
• Communicates with cross-functional teams regarding shipment status updates and changes.
• Approves or denies accessorial charge requests, such as out-of-route miles and unloading fees.
• Plans freight loads for customers by understanding needs and urgency to plan the loads cost-effectively.
• Forwards shipment information to cross-functional teams once the load has been dispatched.
• Maintains accurate records of all load planning activities and documentation.
• Analyzes shipping and loading data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Job description

Saia Logistics LLC in Suwanee, GA is seeking a Transportation Planner to optimize loading and routing for freight, maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs using transportation management software.

You will track on-time performance, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and approve or deny accessorial charge requests. Responsibilities include planning freight loads, dispatching shipments, and maintaining thorough documentation.