Logistics Planner

Crystal Equation Corporation; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

Crystal Equation Corporation in Coppell, TX seeks a proactive logistics planner to optimize loads daily, plan transportation and warehouse coordination, and dispatch loads with independent judgement to maximize efficiency. Strong English communication, basic Microsoft Office skills, and readiness for a fast-paced environment are required.

Fresh graduates welcomed; Spanish bilingual preferred. The ideal candidate will own load assignments, collaborate with teams, and ensure DOT compliance while

Qualifications

• Basic skill: Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc).
• Knowledge of the transportation industry preferred.
• Ability to communicate well with different departments.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and train others.
• Ability to solve problems and work under pressure using independent judgement and discretion.
• Detail oriented and computer-based keyboard skills.
• Language: speak and write in English fluently; bilingual: Spanish preferred.
• Experience: none load planning & supply chain experience acceptable; fresh graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load optimization daily on Transportation Management System and Warehouse Management System.
• Manage planning and coordination of transportation services to maximize efficiency.
• Utilize judgement and network balance capacity tools to assign loads to trucks and meet area needs.
• Plan for acceptance of loads and assign to trucks; ensure service requirements are met.
• Dispatch planned loads and own loads for assigned area.
• Coordinate with designated teams to manage customer trailer pools and network needs.
• Communicate late pickups, deliveries, cancellations, or reassignments to department personnel.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and driver hours of service.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere and support company operations.
• Perform additional managerial duties as assigned.

Skills

Load planning

Transportation industry knowledge

Effective communication

Training others

Problem solving under pressure

Detail oriented

English fluency

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Microsoft Office

Independent judgement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Load optimization daily on Transportation Management System and Warehouse Management System.
• Manage the overall planning and coordination of transportation services for the company, using his/her judgment and discretion so as to maximize the efficiency and productivity of the operation.
• Utilize independent judgement and discretion and network balance capacity tools to determine location of trucks and available customer loads; to tailor planning to meet area needs, including loads taken, routes utilized and possible changes or cancellation of load assignments; to understand daily capacity needs/opportunities and proactively communicate to appropriate leadership to maximize efficiency.
• Know and understand the intricacies of operational market assigned; plan for acceptance of loads. Utilize independent judgement and network decision support tool to plan for acceptance of loads; to assign loads to trucks; to ensure customers' service requirements are met.
• Responsible for the successful dispatch of planned loads and subsequent ownership of loads for assigned area.
• Coordinate and work closely with designated department teams to manage and maintain customer trailer pools. Collaborate with other planning center teams to coordinate network needs/opportunities, and create and execute agreed upon strategic plans.
• Make decisions and communicate late pickups and/or deliveries, as well as any other load changes, cancellations or reassignments to appropriate department personnel.
• Use independent judgement and discretion to comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations & Safety Compliance guidelines; to validate driver hours of service to safely and legally facilitate the planning of loads.
• Communicate professionally, effectively, and timely with both internal and external customers/contacts.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the overall efficiency and success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Perform additional managerial and business operations duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements:

• Basic skill: Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc)
• Knowledge of the transportation industry preferred
• Ability to communicate well and effectively with different departments
• Ability to transfer knowledge and train others
• Ability to solve problems and ability to work in high pressure situations, using independent judgement and discretion
• Detail oriented and computer based keyboard skills
• Language: speak and write in English fluently. Bilingual: preferred Spanish.
• Experience: none load planning & supply chain experience is acceptable. Fresh graduate preferred.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who excels in a business-facing operational environment. They possess strong data processing capabilities, a solid understanding of enterprise systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external vendors. They demonstrate ownership, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining stable and accurate incentive operations

Pay range is $18-$23 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more.

• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401K
• parental leave
• and more.

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