Senior Load Planner — Freight & Logistics Strategist

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. is seeking a Senior Load Planner to coordinate transportation and load planning across multiple divisions, ensuring on-time, cost-effective shipping execution.

You will manage carrier communication, optimize loads, and update SAP, OTM, and related systems. The role requires 3–5+ years in transportation or logistics, deep knowledge of freight modes, and advanced skills in Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain planning.
• Proficiency with SAP (especially EWM), OTM, OMS and related 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

Excel Proficiency

Outlook

Teams

3–5+ years experience in transport/log

SAP EWM knowledge

OTM knowledge

OMS knowledge

Education

3–5+ years experience in transportation/logistics

SAP EWM proficiency

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Teams

SAP

OTM

Job description

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. is seeking a Senior Load Planner to coordinate transportation and load planning across multiple divisions, ensuring on-time, cost-effective shipping execution.

You will manage carrier communication, optimize loads, and update SAP, OTM, and related systems. The role requires 3–5+ years in transportation or logistics, deep knowledge of freight modes, and advanced skills in Excel, Outlook, and Teams.