What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Load Planner position at Sky Transportation Services?
· Plan freight on tractors by utilizing capacity tools to determine location of trucks and available customer loads; tailor planning to meet area needs.
· Understand daily capacity needs/opportunities and pro-actively communicate to fleet manager and customer service teams
· Manage local drivers according to assigned area.
· Responsible for the booking of loads, the successful dispatch of planned loads and subsequent ownership of loads for assigned area.
o 350 solo miles per day or 600 team miles per day per truck
o TRPM goal
o Monthly budget goal
· Coordinate fleet capacity needs with operations leadership and drivers; work closely with designated department personnel teams to manage and maintain customer trailer pools.
· Communicate professionally, effectively, and timely with both internal and external customers/contacts regarding account issues
· Work closely with customers on account issues and questions
· Monitor Trailer utilization.
o 5 day equipment idle limit
o Deadhead less than 7% goal
· Reconcile assigned yards matching innovative and SkyBitz location (yard check)
· Communicate professionally, effectively and timely with both internal and external customers/ contacts.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
- Work with Sales team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000