Strategic Load Planner | Growth & Optimization

Swift Transportation; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking an Operations Planner to optimize load assignments and capacity across markets. You will review market conditions, balance freight demand with driver availability, and collaborate with Customer Accounts to maximize profitability and service levels.

You will develop and apply practical solutions, document findings, and support continuous improvement through data-driven insights. The role offers growth opportunities within a large, nationwide logistics leader.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts.
• Must be able to work in high pressure and dynamic environment.
• Must possess exceptional problem solving skills.
• Must be able to persuade and influence others.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Review markets, check over/under capacity and check freight needs with Customer Accounts daily.
• Determine balance, capacity, and demand of loads and trucks and assign loads to trucks.
• Continually increase understanding of assigned market and customers and share findings with sales and/or customer account employees.
• Actively review reports, identify waste opportunities and collaborate with sales and/or customer accounts to develop optimal solutions.

Skills

Operations experience

Problem solving

High pressure environment

Persuasion

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

Swift Transportation is seeking an Operations Planner to optimize load assignments and capacity across markets. You will review market conditions, balance freight demand with driver availability, and collaborate with Customer Accounts to maximize profitability and service levels.

You will develop and apply practical solutions, document findings, and support continuous improvement through data-driven insights. The role offers growth opportunities within a large, nationwide logistics leader.