Strategic Logistics Planner: Optimize Shipments & Routing

Oldcastle APG, Inc.; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is seeking a Logistics Planner to schedule and route fleet and hired haul shipments for the Hurst, TX facility. You will optimize efficiency by planning backhauls and maximizing drivers' hours of service.

This role partners with production and sales to expedite shipments, maintains Oracle Transportation Management data, and ensures safety and insurance requirements are met while supporting DOT compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum two year degree in business or related field or equivalent in experience, training or education.
• Logistics experience with working knowledge of DOT regulations and scheduling of internal fleet equipment.
• Strong language, mathematical, and computer skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.

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 and maintain driver files and records including hours of service, accidents, and violations to ensure compliance with DOT and government regulations.

Skills

Logistics experience

DOT regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Two-year degree in business or related field

Tools

Oracle Transportation Management

Job description

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is seeking a Logistics Planner to schedule and route fleet and hired haul shipments for the Hurst, TX facility. You will optimize efficiency by planning backhauls and maximizing drivers' hours of service.

This role partners with production and sales to expedite shipments, maintains Oracle Transportation Management data, and ensures safety and insurance requirements are met while supporting DOT compliance.