Strategic Logistics Planner & Carrier Optimizer

Oldcastle APG; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Benefits packages

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Internal promotion

Job summary

Oldcastle APG in Hurst, TX is seeking a Logistics Planner to schedule and route fleet and hired haul shipments for the local plant and distribution yard.

You will optimize shipment efficiency by backhaul planning, maximizing drivers' hours of service, and coordinating with production and sales to expedite orders.

The role requires a two-year or higher business degree or equivalent, with DOT regulations knowledge, strong communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year degree in business or related field or equivalent.
• Logistics experience with knowledge of DOT regulations and scheduling.
• Strong verbal and written communication, math, and computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review open orders and delivery windows to prioritize scheduling of fleet and hired carriers.
• Coordinate regional shipment requests to optimize routing.
• Maintain shipping information using Oracle Transportation Management software including carrier assignment, rating accuracy, scheduling, and equipment requirements.
• Serve as the carrier point of contact, locating capacity to meet variable shipping volumes, negotiating spot rates, communicating delivery instructions to carriers, and ensuring proper insurance and safety requirements are met.
• Review carrier accounts to identify issues and file claims for damage or missing product.
• Communicate delivery schedules to customers and prepare associated shipping documents as required.
• Coordinate with production and sales team to expedite and trace shipments; audit driver records for DOT compliance.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Oracle Transportation Management

Job description

Oldcastle APG in Hurst, TX is seeking a Logistics Planner to schedule and route fleet and hired haul shipments for the local plant and distribution yard.

You will optimize shipment efficiency by backhaul planning, maximizing drivers' hours of service, and coordinating with production and sales to expedite orders.

The role requires a two-year or higher business degree or equivalent, with DOT regulations knowledge, strong communication, and problem-solving skills.