Senior Load Planner: Freight & Logistics Optimizer

Personalization Mall

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC is seeking a Senior Load Planner to coordinate and optimize transportation for inbound and outbound freight across multiple business divisions. The role manages carrier communication, load optimization, and system updates in SAP EWM and OTM, ensuring on-time, cost-efficient shipping execution.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in transportation/logistics, proficiency in SAP EWM, OTM, OMS, and advanced Excel, Outlook, and Teams skills.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain planning.
Proficient in SAP (especially EWM), OTM, OMS, and related systems.
Strong understanding of freight modes: small parcel, LTL, and TL.
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams proficiency.

Responsibilities

Coordinate truckload shipping with Line Haul Carriers and FedEx (Line Haul, Freight, Small Package).
Communicate with carriers to secure transportation and update TMS (OTM), shipping manifests, Bills of Lading, and calendars.
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.