Load Planner

Swift Transportation; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Supplemental and Life Insurance aswell

Employee Stock Purchase plan

paid training

wellness programs

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance Programs (subject |

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking a detail-oriented operations professional to join our team in Greer, SC. You will coordinate loads, optimize driver utilization, and provide creative solutions to exceed customer expectations.

In this role, you will assign loads based on customer requirements and regional profitability, monitor capacity, and collaborate with sales and accounts to improve efficiency. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Operations and/or Planning or Customer Accounts.
• Ability to work under pressure in dynamic environments.
• Strong problem-solving and persuasive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative solutions to exceed customer expectations.
• Assign loads based on customer requirements, driver availability and maximum profitability for assigned region.
• Review markets, check capacity, and coordinate with Customer Accounts daily.
• Determine balance, capacity, and demand of loads and trucks and assign loads to trucks.
• Continuously increase understanding of the assigned market and customers and share findings with sales and/or customer accounts.
• Review reports, identify waste opportunities and collaborate with sales and/or customer accounts to develop optimal solutions.

Skills

Problem solving

Persuasion

Education

Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Job description

Pay Range: $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly

What we offer:

Our Benefits Package includes

• 401k
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• paid training
• wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change)
• Military Leave
• discounts with our vendors

Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities

We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.

Training, Development & Growth Opportunities

Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

Who We Are:

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Provide creative solutions to exceed customer expectations.

Assign loads based on customer requirements, driver availability and maximum profitability for assigned region.

• 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.

Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 2+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts required.
• 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 required.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.