Logistics Load Planner: Optimize Truckloads & Costs

Van-Hoekelen-Greenhouses,-Inc.; McAdoo (PA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

van Hoekelen Greenhouses, Inc. is seeking a motivated Logistic Load Planner to join our transportation team. This role coordinates shipments, optimizes truckloads, manages carrier relationships, and tracks delivery performance to reduce freight costs.

The candidate will work with a Transportation Management System (TMS), analyze data, and prepare reports to support management decisions. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in transportation, logistics, load planning, fleet operations, or supply chain management preferred.
• Experience coordinating truckload shipments with third-party carriers and time-sensitive deliveries.
• Knowledge of FMCSA Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and electronic logging devices (ELD).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize cost-effective shipments from orders.
• Consolidate shipments into truckloads considering timing, equipment, and costs.
• Coordinate daily/weekly shipping schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Tender loads to third-party carriers and monitor acceptance and service performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs and improve truck utilization.

Tools

TMS software

Samsara ELD

Excel reporting tools

Job description

van Hoekelen Greenhouses, Inc. is seeking a motivated Logistic Load Planner to join our transportation team. This role coordinates shipments, optimizes truckloads, manages carrier relationships, and tracks delivery performance to reduce freight costs.

The candidate will work with a Transportation Management System (TMS), analyze data, and prepare reports to support management decisions. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.