Senior Load Planner: Freight & Logistics Orchestrator

Harry & David; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. seeks a Senior Load Planner to coordinate inbound and outbound freight across multiple business divisions. The role requires SAP (EWM), OTM, and OMS proficiency, with strong Excel and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time, cost-effective shipping.

The position involves load planning, carrier communications, and system updates, with a focus on optimizing transportation across multiple modes and carriers.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in transportation/logistics or supply chain
• Proficient in SAP (EWM), OTM, OMS and related transportation/logistics systems
• Strong understanding of freight modes: small package, 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 Transportation Management Systems (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

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Judgment & Decision Making

Time Management

Teamwork

Time Sharing

Tools

SAP (EWM)

OTM

OMS

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. seeks a Senior Load Planner to coordinate inbound and outbound freight across multiple business divisions. The role requires SAP (EWM), OTM, and OMS proficiency, with strong Excel and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time, cost-effective shipping.

The position involves load planning, carrier communications, and system updates, with a focus on optimizing transportation across multiple modes and carriers.