Transportation Load Planner

Join a global leader in manufacturing and supply chain operations, supporting a fast-paced logistics environment where transportation planning and execution play a critical role in business success. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with customers, carriers, warehouse operations, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and cost-effective transportation management.

Position Details

• Job Title: Transportation Load Planner
• Contract Duration: 1 Year
• Location: Newberry, SC
• Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Pay Rate: $26.66 per hour

Responsibilities

• Optimize load planning daily using the Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Oversee the comprehensive planning and coordination of transportation services to maximize operational efficiency and productivity.
• Apply independent judgment and discretion, utilizing network balance capacity tools to determine truck locations and available customer loads. Tailor planning to meet regional needs, including load allocation, route optimization, and adjustments or cancellations.
• Make informed decisions regarding late pickups, deliveries, and any load changes, cancellations, or reassignments, ensuring timely communication with relevant personnel.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, carriers, warehouse operations, and internal teams regarding load planning, scheduling, and transportation execution.
• Communicate daily with customers, carriers, warehouse personnel, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate shipment execution.
• Provide timely updates regarding shipment status, service failures, delays, and other operational issues.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that supports business operations and company objectives.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• 1+ years of prior experience in load planning and supply chain operations preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-volume transportation operation, develop expertise in logistics planning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic supply chain environment. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, customer-focused, and comfortable making operational decisions in a fast-paced setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.