Load Planner - Fullerton, CA

Ledgent Technology; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 36,396; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology is seeking a Load Planner for a contract role in Fullerton, CA. You will plan and execute shipments, build daily outbound/inbound plans in the TMS, and coordinate with carriers.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in supply chain or related field and 2+ years’ experience in load planning, with proficiency in SAP, FourKites, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise logistics platforms.
• Knowledge of EDI processes, carrier portals, and digital visibility tools (FourKites, Project44).
• Familiarity with regional carrier networks and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 delays or accessorial issues proactively.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for load execution and scheduling questions.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Ownership

Freight operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

TMS

FourKites

Project44

Tracktik

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Load Planner - Fullerton, CA (JN -072026-426110) Fullerton, California

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Salary: USD24 - USD26.42 per hour

Load Planner

Duration: Contract, W2, 12 months

Onsite in Fullerton, CA 92831

Pay: $26/hr

Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise logistics platforms.
• Knowledge of EDI processes, carrier portals, and digital visibility tools (FourKites, Project44, etc.).
• Familiarity with regional carrier networks and warehouse operations.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess multiple variables (cost, time, location, capacity) for optimal load planning.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures shipment accuracy and compliance with routing requirements.
• Communication: Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment with changing priorities.
• Ownership: Demonstrates accountability and proactive decision-making.

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