Senior Load Planner – Freight & Logistics Lead

Personalization Mall; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. seeks a Senior Load Planner to coordinate transportation logistics across divisions, manage carrier communications, load optimization, and SAP/OTM system updates to ensure on-time, cost-effective shipping.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in transportation or logistics, strong Excel/Outlook/Teams skills, and proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally while maintaining accurate calendars, dock schedules, and PO-to-delivery processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in transportation/logistics/supply chain
• Proficient in SAP (EWM), OTM, OMS and related transportation/logistics systems
• Expertise in freight modes (LTL, TL, small parcel)
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and related office software
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a high-paced, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate truckload shipping with Line Haul Carriers and FedEx (Line Haul, Freight, Small Package)
• Communicate with carriers to secure transportation and update Transportation Management Systems (OTM, SAP)
• Conduct inbound and outbound load planning for multiple business units
• Maintain Excel-based calendars and dock schedules
• Collaborate with peers and supervisors to support smooth workflow
• Monitor and report trends/issues to proactively avoid shipment delays
• Provide timely information to internal and external stakeholders
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration and clear communication
• Review POs and Stock Transfer Orders to create SAP deliveries

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Judgment & Decision Making

Time Management

Teamwork

Time Sharing

Oral/Written Communication

Problem Sensitivity

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Tools

SAP (EWM)

OTM

OMS

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. seeks a Senior Load Planner to coordinate transportation logistics across divisions, manage carrier communications, load optimization, and SAP/OTM system updates to ensure on-time, cost-effective shipping.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in transportation or logistics, strong Excel/Outlook/Teams skills, and proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally while maintaining accurate calendars, dock schedules, and PO-to-delivery processes.