Transportation Specialist - Load Planner - Overnight

Brookshires Grocery Company.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Scholarships and educational support

Access to outdoor recreation area

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company is seeking a Transportation Specialist in Tyler, Texas. The role focuses on planning loads, optimizing truck routes, and coordinating delivery schedules. Candidates must be detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills to liaise effectively with drivers and team members.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2+ years of related experience, and knowledge of routing software. The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits including health insurance and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• HIPAA certification required for DOT compliance.
• Must be at least 21 years old to drive for the company.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize efficient truck routes using routing software.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and communicate with various teams.
• Prepare shipping documents for store deliveries.

Skills

Routing software knowledge

DOT regulations

Microsoft Office Excel

SAP reporting

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or technical school

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

SAP

Job description

## Transportation Specialist - Load Planner - OvernightApplylocations: Tyler,TX - 1600 WSW Loop 323time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR5880At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact. Here’s what sets us apart:* **Wellness that works for you:** Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.* **Flexibility and freedom:** Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.* **Ownership that empowers:** 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.* **Savings for your lifestyle:** Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.* **Investing in your dreams:** Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.* **Adventure awaits:** Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.**Job Summary:**Cross-trains in various transportation support tasks with a focus on planning loads. Utilizes routing software to analyze efficient truck routes.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Utilizes routing software to create, assign, and analyze efficient truck routes to reduce the cost of goods.* Sequences truck stops and coordinates outbound delivery times within a specific time window.* Communicates with drivers, stores, dispatchers, business systems partners, and other relevant parties on the transportation of goods, driver schedules, route changes, delivery issues, etc.* Prepares all daily shipping documents for store deliveries and backhauls.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Intermediate knowledge of routing software.* Intermediate knowledge of DOT regulations and reporting.* Intermediate knowledge of ELD systems.* Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel.* Intermediate knowledge of SAP reporting and transactional applications for the payroll function.* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Outlook.* Basic mathematical skills.* Ability to interpret maps and understand the relation of geographical distances.* Ability to analyze routing information to make efficient, safe, and cost-saving schedules.* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with third-party carriers.* Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form with partners and third-party carriers.* Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.* Strong attention to detail required.* Ability to comprehend, interpret, and analyze information.* Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.* Ability to research information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.* Ability to reason, form concepts and recognize and solve problems.* Ability to show information in presentation or diagram form.* Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.* Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.* Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity.* Ability to work flexible schedules including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays, as applicable.* Must have visual capability to see up close and far distances.* Must have auditory capability to hear and understand information given whether directly through a headset unit, over the intercom, and/or the ability to hear warning signals/sounds, hazardous sounds, etc.* Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the BGC attendance policy.* Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.* Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.**Education, Experience and Qualifications:*** High school Diploma or GED required.* Completion of vocational or technical school preferred.* 2 or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.* Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification required for the DOT compliance function.* Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.**Physical Demands:*** Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.* Frequently required to talk and hear.* Frequently required to use fine finger movements (ex. sorting and typing).* Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.* Occasionally required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.* Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 40 lbs.* Occasionally required to bend, kneel or squat.* Occasionally required to stand or walk.* Attendance at work is required.**Work Context and Environment:*** Work is generally performed in an office environment.* Quiet to moderate noise level.Ready to find your place? BGC is “A Career Where You Belong.” Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.