Strategic Fleet Planner (On-Site)

UniGroup; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental and family leave

Employee support programs and wellness

Job summary

UniGroup is seeking a Fleet Operations Planner to optimize shipment routing and fleet utilization across its transportation network. You’ll collaborate with agents, van operators, vendors, and internal teams to maximize fleet capacity while ensuring on-time pickups and deliveries.

The role involves solving complex operational challenges, balancing priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment, and ensuring compliant service execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2–3 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, approve, and route shipments to optimize fleet capacity and service performance.
• Monitor workflow systems and determine actions for orders, releases, and adjustments.
• Collaborate with agents, operators, and internal partners on route and order assignments.
• Support express shipments and complex/non-standard orders.
• Maximize line haul revenue and visibility into capacity (empty trucks, inbound equipment).
• Communicate changes and requirements clearly with the agent network and customers.
• Maintain timely communication with peers, dispatchers, operators, vendors, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with UniGroup policies and DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Review reports, documentation, and support accurate service execution.
• Make independent day-to-day financial decisions within guidelines.
• Assist in resolving complex operational issues during load/delivery.

Skills

Routing

Load planning

Capacity management

Problem solving

Decision making

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Routing software

Job description

UniGroup is seeking a Fleet Operations Planner to optimize shipment routing and fleet utilization across its transportation network. You’ll collaborate with agents, van operators, vendors, and internal teams to maximize fleet capacity while ensuring on-time pickups and deliveries.

The role involves solving complex operational challenges, balancing priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment, and ensuring compliant service execution.