Senior Transportation Planner: Lead Load Optimization

GEODIS; Brentwood (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rain app

Telemedicine

Insurance

401k match

Parental leave

Career development

Discount programs

Wellness perks

Daycare discount

Job summary

GEODIS in the United States seeks a Senior Transportation Planner to lead load planning, carrier coordination, and performance monitoring across multiple modes.

You will analyze shipments, prepare reports, support month-end closes, and collaborate with customers in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

This role includes travel up to 10% and a pathway to grow within a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service or coordinator role.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems.
• Experience with optimization tools preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication; professional email etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transportation Planner/Coordinator with guidance and support.
• Assign carriers to loads and monitor pickup performance.
• Plan, optimize routing and scheduling across all modes.
• Respond to customer and coordinator needs via email/phone.
• Prepare reports and participate in customer meetings.
• Support month-end close revenue accruals and KPIs.
• Trace loads using TMS and provide exception reporting.
• Ensure on-time delivery with carriers and adjust as needed.

Skills

TMS experience

Load optimization

Carrier coordination

MS Office

Customer service

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Excel

Access

Outlook

Word

Job description

GEODIS in the United States seeks a Senior Transportation Planner to lead load planning, carrier coordination, and performance monitoring across multiple modes.

You will analyze shipments, prepare reports, support month-end closes, and collaborate with customers in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

This role includes travel up to 10% and a pathway to grow within a global logistics leader.