Logistics Load Planner: Shipments & Cost Optimization

Jetro Restaurant Depot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Six Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Supplemental Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot is seeking a Load Planner to manage inbound and outbound transportation across the network, ensuring timely, cost-effective product flow. You will track shipments, update systems in real time, and work with operations, buying, carriers and branch teams to resolve delays.

The role emphasizes Excel proficiency, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate a high-volume environment while improving delivery performance and cost control.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

TMS systems

Job description

Jetro Restaurant Depot is seeking a Load Planner to manage inbound and outbound transportation across the network, ensuring timely, cost-effective product flow. You will track shipments, update systems in real time, and work with operations, buying, carriers and branch teams to resolve delays.

The role emphasizes Excel proficiency, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate a high-volume environment while improving delivery performance and cost control.