Night Freight Dispatch & Logistics Lead

Jobtome; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in North Canton, Ohio, seeks a transportation planner to streamline freight operations. You will coordinate with dispatchers and fleet managers to plan shipping, reduce transit times, and maximize loads across all cargo types.

This role requires strong problem solving, teamwork, and excellent communication as you develop daily operating plans, monitor KPIs, and manage up to 75 drivers, ensuring safe and efficient performance.

Qualifications

• Plan and carry out shipping operations with dispatchers and fleet managers.
• Develop daily operating plan with emphasis on achieving KPIs.
• Evaluate plans for payload, on-time deliveries and loaded miles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with dispatchers and fleet managers to plan and carry out shipping operations
• Develop daily operating plan with emphasis on achieving established department KPI's
• Evaluate current operating plan and create future plans with focus on payload, on-time deliveries, and loaded mile percentage
• Engage and collaborate with Scheduling Team Leaders on opportunities for growth and improvement
• Assess and adjust operating plans to maximize growth, efficiency and safety
• Solicit new and existing customers for freight opportunities
• Update sourcing as changes occur and revise daily operating plan accordingly
• Communicate effectively with customers, drivers, dispatchers and other departments
• Manage day-to-day operations of up to 75 drivers
• Coordinate maintenance issues with Terminal Managers and Lead Technicians

Skills

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtome in North Canton, Ohio, seeks a transportation planner to streamline freight operations. You will coordinate with dispatchers and fleet managers to plan shipping, reduce transit times, and maximize loads across all cargo types.

This role requires strong problem solving, teamwork, and excellent communication as you develop daily operating plans, monitor KPIs, and manage up to 75 drivers, ensuring safe and efficient performance.