Logistics Load Planner - Optimize Shipments & Cut Costs

Jetro Restaurant Depot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer 1

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Additional Voluntary Supplemental Ben­

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot is seeking a Load Planner to manage inbound and outbound transportation, ensuring timely and cost-efficient product flow across the network. You will track shipments, keep systems accurate, and collaborate with operations, buying, carriers, and branches to resolve delays.

The role requires the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced warehouse environment, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, written & verbal.
• Exceptional attention to detail & organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily inbound & outbound shipments within the TMS, ensuring accurate tracking of ETAs & estimated warehouse arrival dates.
• Maintain & update internal systems with real-time shipment status & transportation data.
• Monitor shipments & proactively communicate delays, failed loads, OS&D issues & cost impacts to leadership.
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors, operations, buying teams & branch locations to resolve delivery issues.
• Support lane pricing by utilizing bidding tools for spot quotes & assisting with RFP processes.
• Negotiate freight rates to support cost control while maintaining service expectations.
• Identify & address systemic issues impacting delivery performance, including carrier reliability, vendor execution & branch scheduling challenges.
• Prioritize workload based on operational impact, shipment urgency & business needs.
• Generate & distribute daily, weekly & monthly transportation reports.
• Maintain consistent communication across departments to ensure alignment on shipment status & issue resolution

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

TMS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jetro Restaurant Depot is seeking a Load Planner to manage inbound and outbound transportation, ensuring timely and cost-efficient product flow across the network. You will track shipments, keep systems accurate, and collaborate with operations, buying, carriers, and branches to resolve delays.

The role requires the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced warehouse environment, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel.