Load Planning Specialist - Optimizing Truckloads & ETAs

MTB Transport, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

A transportation company in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a Load Planner to manage schedules for inbound trucks and enhance customer experiences. Responsibilities include expanding the customer base, communicating ETAs, coordinating with Driver's Managers, and ensuring an excellent service from loading to billing. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and strong interpersonal and communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, with a commitment to being home most weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in transportation, operations, or safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand customer base.
• Communicate ETAs with Customers.
• Collaborate with Driver's Managers for scheduling.
• Work with Sales Department on customer base.
• Ensure a great experience from load tendering to billing.

Skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year accredited college or university

Job description

A transportation company in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a Load Planner to manage schedules for inbound trucks and enhance customer experiences. Responsibilities include expanding the customer base, communicating ETAs, coordinating with Driver's Managers, and ensuring an excellent service from loading to billing. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and strong interpersonal and communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, with a commitment to being home most weekends.