Planner - Regional Division

A Planner will match appropriate equipment to priority loads, based on hours of service regulations, customer service requirements and equipment utilization goals. A Planner will participate in the activities that support the stated overall goals of the Operations Department.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Direct Reports - No Direct Reports

Responsibilities

• Plans freight making sound load assignment decisions measuring safety, fairness, consistency and compliance with applicable legislation
• Ensuring the driving force is evenly utilized, while maximizing revenue and decreasing dead head miles
• Works closely with CSR’s and Driver Managers to deliver consistent, high-quality service to our customers and internal customers (Operators)
• Manages load board
• Reports inefficient lanes to Operations Manager
• Liaise with brokerage on orders that cannot be serviced by assets to ensure customer service is met
• Works with Lane Balancer to assist freight shortfalls
• Bids on Brokerage Freight for Unfilled Lanes
• Audit and reconcile trailer pools within designated drop yards
• Completes daily trailer reconcile
• Works with Driver Manager for dispatches to Operators on next day load specifics
• With direction from Customer Service replenish or remove equipment from trailer pools to meet customer expectations
• Coordinates with Warehouse Supervisor with load manifests, unload manifests and paperwork flow
• Works closely with Maintenance department to coordinate OOS equipment from all terminals

Minimum Qualifications and Skills Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of High School. Diploma/Degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 to 4 years in related occupation
• Able to function effectively under pressure and as a member of a multidisciplinary team with a minimum of supervision
• Excellent listening, motivating, communicating and negotiating skills
• Strong knowledge of H.O.S. regulations
• Strong geographical knowledge
• General understanding highway traffic rules and regulations including weight limitations
• General knowledge of all transport equipment types

Working Conditions

• 45 hour work week – Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm
• Salary position
• Fast paced environment with some deadlines and pressures
• Overtime may be required
• Occasional Weekend Coverage may be required

Work remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Transporation: 3 years (preferred)
• Fleet Manager Software: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person