What are the responsibilities and job description for the Load Planner position at P&S Transportation?
Founded in 2004, P&S Transportation is one of the fastest growing flatbed trucking operations with terminals nationwide. We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation. Our goal is to stay ahead through our emphasis on driver satisfaction and retention, cutting edge technology, offering creative solutions, customer partnerships and smarter people than our competition. Our business is growing exponentially and we require the best to help us continue on our path of success. Join our team and be a part of the future of the industry.
We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities, and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation.
Job Description
To be successful as a Load Planner, one must be able to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining the responsibility for scheduling every inbound truck with an available load in your area. The Load Planner works to streamline all aspects of the freight transportation process by reducing shipping time, expediting routes and maximizing loads for all types of cargo transport.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing and expanding customer base
- Communicating ETAs with Customers
- Working with Driver's Managers to load every truck in the planning zone
- Teaming with Sales Department to create and maintain customer base within your planning zone
- Working with all departments to ensure a GREAT experience including tendering of the load to completion of accurate billing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year accredited college or university (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office knowledge
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and have a great interpersonal skills
- 1-3 years of experience in transportation, operations, or safety is a plus!
Additional Information
This job is a salary position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities.
PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.