Load Planner: Optimize Shipments & On-Time Delivery

JBS; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

JBS in Greeley, CO is seeking a Load Planner to coordinate with Sales, Warehouse and Customer Service to plan loads, secure equipment and ensure on-time shipments. You will monitor driver managers, communicate delays, and optimize asset utilization in a fast-paced environment.

Requires dispatch/planning experience and strong Excel skills; benefits include vision, medical and dental coverage after 60 days. This role offers a collaborative operations environment, competitive base salary, a

Qualifications

• Truck dispatch/planning/distribution experience required.
• Basic computer skills in Outlook and Excel. Experience with transportation software is preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Shipper/trucking industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Sales/Warehouse to ensure that customers’ needs are being met by effective planning of assets and personnel.
• Effectively communicate pickup and delivery information to driver managers.
• Facilitate loading and equipment issues with warehouse.
• Coordinates with Customer Service to ensure that customers’ needs are being met by securing equipment for shipments.
• Effectively communicate pickup and delivery information to carriers.
• Plan loads and equipment to optimize ROI.
• Work with the Driver Managers to ensure the on time delivery requirements of the shippers are met.
• Communicate effectively with the shipper and Customer Service in any delays or problems in meeting on time service requirements.
• Forecast regional freight needs to Customer Service.
• Work with Driver Manager to meet driver’s home time requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Dispatch planning

Outlook & Excel basics

Transportation software

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Transportation software

Job description

JBS in Greeley, CO is seeking a Load Planner to coordinate with Sales, Warehouse and Customer Service to plan loads, secure equipment and ensure on-time shipments. You will monitor driver managers, communicate delays, and optimize asset utilization in a fast-paced environment.

Requires dispatch/planning experience and strong Excel skills; benefits include vision, medical and dental coverage after 60 days. This role offers a collaborative operations environment, competitive base salary, a