Logistics Operations Associate: Driver & Load Planner

Werner Enterprises Inc; Lebec (CA); On-site; USD 65,925 - 87,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises Inc. is seeking an Associate Logistics Manager in Lebec, CA to oversee day-to-day transportation operations under the direction of the Dedicated Logistics Manager. You’ll manage drivers, plan loads, and handle customer service to ensure satisfaction.

You will also support revenue generation (headhaul/backhaul), invoicing, safety, and equipment maintenance while meeting KPIs. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assigning drivers to loads by optimizing load information such as origination, destination, type of freight, number of miles, stops, directions, etc.
• This is done using the AS400 computer system, Qualcomm satellite, face-to-face communication and telecommunication.
• Continually focus on driver training and driver retention by building and maintaining driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs.
• These needs include, but are not limited to home time, payroll, utility, equipment breakdowns, logging violations, equipment issues, etc.
• Responsible for account profitability and growth.
• Monitor drivers load assignments to achieve customer service expectations.
• Monitor drivers safety needs, pre-trip inspections and CSA scores to ensure safe, legal and on-time delivery of freight.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety, with the support of corporate safety department, enforcing compliance with Federal, State and Organizational rules and regulations.
• Interface with various departments such as billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, and fuel.
• Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures while making safety conscious decisions.
• Understand and adhere to our customer’s dynamics, service expectations, goals, and initiatives as they relate to improving value for the Customer and Werner.
• This may include but is not limited to establishing positive and professional working relationships with drivers, associates and customers, monitoring performance metrics, participating in customer meetings, and coordinating maintenance of assets and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Job description

Werner Enterprises Inc. is seeking an Associate Logistics Manager in Lebec, CA to oversee day-to-day transportation operations under the direction of the Dedicated Logistics Manager. You’ll manage drivers, plan loads, and handle customer service to ensure satisfaction.

You will also support revenue generation (headhaul/backhaul), invoicing, safety, and equipment maintenance while meeting KPIs. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.