Senior Load Planning Coordinator – Road Freight

DSV Air & Sea Inc.; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics in Lancaster, TX is seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator, Load Planning to support the efficient planning and execution of customer freight within DSV Road's brokerage operations. You will translate orders into executable transportation plans and maximize equipment utilization.

The Senior Logistics Coordinator works with brokerage operations, carrier-facing teams, and internal stakeholders to coordinate freight movement, identify planning constraints, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight brokerage, load planning, dispatch, or a related operational environment preferred.
• Previous experience with load planning, freight consolidation, capacity planning, or transportation optimization preferred.
• Experience working within a transportation management system (TMS) or similar logistics platform preferred.
• Experience supporting high-volume or complex transportation operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and enter customer transportation orders accurately and timely into applicable transportation management systems.
• Plan customer orders into loads based on shipment requirements, routing, equipment availability, capacity, delivery schedules, and priorities.
• Develop efficient load plans designed to maximize truck utilization while meeting service requirements.
• Evaluate freight characteristics, shipment volumes, pickup and delivery requirements, and available capacity.
• Exercise independent judgment when making load planning decisions and adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate with Brokerage Operations and carrier-facing teams to ensure loads are executable.
• Assist with truck and capacity planning by identifying freight requirements and communicating anticipated equipment needs.
• Monitor planned freight and identify potential service, capacity, or scheduling issues requiring adjustment.

Skills

Transportation planning

Load optimization

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS/BS in Logistics or related field

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics in Lancaster, TX is seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator, Load Planning to support the efficient planning and execution of customer freight within DSV Road's brokerage operations. You will translate orders into executable transportation plans and maximize equipment utilization.

The Senior Logistics Coordinator works with brokerage operations, carrier-facing teams, and internal stakeholders to coordinate freight movement, identify planning constraints, and