Planner

Swift Transportation; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Transportation in Katy, TX seeks an operations professional to optimize loads, balance capacity, and maximize profitability for the assigned region. You will review markets daily and assign loads to trucks based on customer requirements and driver availability.

This role requires strong problem solving, the ability to work under pressure, and the skill to persuade others. Swift offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement within a culture that values teamwork

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts.
• Must be able to work in high pressure and dynamic environment.
• Must possess exceptional problem solving skills.
• Must be able to persuade and influence others.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Review markets, check over/under capacity and check freight needs with Customer Accounts daily.
• Determine balance, capacity, and demand of loads and trucks and assign loads to trucks.
• Continually increase understanding of assigned market and customers and share findings with sales and/or customer account employees.
• Actively review reports, identify waste opportunities and collaborate with sales and/or customer accounts to develop optimal solutions.

Skills

Problem solving

Persuasion

High‑pressure environment

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Who We Are:

Swift is the Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Provide creative solutions to exceed customer expectations. Assign loads based on customer requirements, driver availability and maximum profitability for assigned region.

• Review markets, check over/under capacity and check freight needs with Customer Accounts daily.
• Determine balance, capacity, and demand of loads and trucks and assign loads to trucks.
• Continually increase understanding of assigned market and customers and share findings with sales and/or customer account employees.
• Actively review reports, identify waste opportunities and collaborate with sales and/or customer accounts to develop optimal solutions.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 2+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts required.
• Must be able to work in high pressure and dynamic environment.
• Must possess exceptional problem solving skills.
• Must be able to persuade and influence others.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Pay Range: $21.32 - $30.69 Hourly

What we offer:

Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.

Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities - We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.

Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.