Senior Load Planning & Logistics Coordinator

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics is seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator, Load Planning in Lancaster, TX. This role focuses on translating customer orders into actionable transport plans, maximizing truck utilization and service performance.

You will work closely with brokerage operations, carrier teams, and internal stakeholders to balance customer needs, capacity, and cost in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, logistics, freight brokerage, load planning, dispatch, or related operational environment is preferred.
• Experience with load planning, freight consolidation, capacity planning, or transportation optimization is preferred.
• Experience working within a transportation management system (TMS) or similar logistics platform is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter customer transportation orders accurately and timely into applicable transportation management systems.
• Plan loads based on shipment requirements, routing, equipment availability, capacity, delivery schedules, and priorities.
• Develop load plans to maximize truck utilization while meeting customer service and delivery requirements.
• Evaluate freight characteristics, shipment volumes, pickup and delivery requirements, and available capacity.
• Coordinate with Operations and carrier-facing teams to ensure loads are executable and supported.
• Monitor planned freight and adjust plans to maintain service and efficiency.

Skills

Load planning

Freight optimization

Operational planning

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics is seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator, Load Planning in Lancaster, TX. This role focuses on translating customer orders into actionable transport plans, maximizing truck utilization and service performance.

You will work closely with brokerage operations, carrier teams, and internal stakeholders to balance customer needs, capacity, and cost in a fast-paced environment.