Senior Transportation Load Planner | Optimize Fleet & Routes

Hermann Services, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hermann Services, Inc. in Monmouth Junction, NJ, seeks a Transportation Load Planner to optimize fleet utilization and transportation efficiency across TL/LTL operations.

You will develop daily and weekly load plans, coordinate routing, and analyze demand to improve delivery performance and reduce costs. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Logistics or related field (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of transportation planning experience, with strong Excel skills and proficiency with TMS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation planning, load planning, dispatch, logistics, or fleet operations.
• Strong knowledge of truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and freight transportation operations.
• Experience utilizing Transportation Management Systems (TMS), routing software, and load optimization tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and transportation reporting tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute daily and weekly load plans to maximize fleet utilization and transportation efficiency.
• Coordinate freight assignments, routing, and scheduling to optimize delivery performance and minimize transportation costs.
• Analyze capacity, shipment volumes, and freight demand to anticipate operational needs and proactively resolve constraints.
• Collaborate with dispatch, operations, customer service, and carrier partners to ensure effective load execution.
• Monitor transportation activities and make real-time adjustments to address service disruptions, delays, and capacity challenges.
• Utilize transportation management systems and reporting tools to track performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all load plans comply with company policies, DOT regulations, customer requirements, and safety standards.
• Review freight costs, equipment utilization, and operational trends to improve profitability and service levels.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, reports, and planning documentation

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritize multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, Business

Tools

TMS

Routing software

Load optimization tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hermann Services, Inc. in Monmouth Junction, NJ, seeks a Transportation Load Planner to optimize fleet utilization and transportation efficiency across TL/LTL operations.

You will develop daily and weekly load plans, coordinate routing, and analyze demand to improve delivery performance and reduce costs. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Logistics or related field (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of transportation planning experience, with strong Excel skills and proficiency with TMS