What are the responsibilities and job description for the Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics) - Night Shift position at Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.?
Load Planner
Location : Birmingham AL.
Night Shift : Monday -Wednesday 5pm - 3am , Thursday and Friday 5pm - 5am
Position Summary :
Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement.
Major Responsibilities :
Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers
Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information.
Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail
Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.
Complete daily logs and trackers
Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer
Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary
Provides load exception investigation and reporting
Weighs alternative financial decisions before taking action
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
Two (2) plus years of experience in Transportation / Supply Chain preferred
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast paced environment
- Dispatcher / Planning Exp.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
Strong customer focus
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Penske associates
Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
Strong organizational skills
Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, criminal history, and drug screening) required.
Physical Requirements :
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary / Rate : $25 / hr.
Benefits : Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit
https : / / penske.jobs / benefits /
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category : Logistics / Supply Chain
Job Function : Logistics & Supply Chain
Job Family : Operations
Address : 111 Oxmoor Rd
Primary Location : US-AL-Birmingham
Employer : Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID : 2416873
Salary : $25