Load Planning & Dispatch Specialist

Ultimate Staffing; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Transportation Planning professional to optimize daily load planning on TMS/WMS and coordinate transportation services for maximum efficiency. You will use independent judgment to assign loads to trucks, plan routes, and communicate changes to leadership to keep operations productive.

This role requires English fluency with Spanish bilingual preferred, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Knowledge of the transportation industry preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different departments.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and train others.
• Ability to solve problems and work under pressure.
• Detail oriented with strong keyboard skills.
• Fluent in English; Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Fresh graduate or load planning/supply chain experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Load optimization daily on Transportation Management System and Warehouse Management System.
• Plan and coordinate transportation services to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Use independent judgment to plan loads, assign to trucks, and adjust loads as needed.
• Ensure DOT regulations and safety compliance are met in planning loads.
• Dispatch planned loads and own loads for the assigned area.
• Coordinate with designated teams to manage trailer pools and network needs.
• Communicate late pickups, deliveries, and load changes to relevant departments.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish (bilingual preferred)

Effective communication

Problem solving under pressure

Detail oriented

Train others

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Transportation Planning professional to optimize daily load planning on TMS/WMS and coordinate transportation services for maximum efficiency. You will use independent judgment to assign loads to trucks, plan routes, and communicate changes to leadership to keep operations productive.

This role requires English fluency with Spanish bilingual preferred, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.