Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics) at Penske

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Load planning, Transportation management system, Freight movement, Customer service, Carrier coverage, Appointment setting, Shipment tracking, Logistics, Supply chain management, Critical thinking, Problem solving, Data entry, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Operational troubleshooting, Auditing

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Position Summary: Load Planners coordinate all processes and functions of freight movement and customer service. Load Planners process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads using Transportation Manager System, tender freight to third-party carriers, update the Transportation Manager System with current shipment information and respond to internal and external customer inquiries. Load Planners also provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching, and troubleshooting operational issues or functions. Shift: Monday thru Friday Major Responsibilities: - Load-building - Adding shipments to a load, rating a load, securing carrier coverage and appointment setting. Monitoring and resolving MCP email messages. Identify shipping opportunities for improved performance such as: truckload multi-stops, consolidated shipments, etc. - Provide excellent Customer Service to assigned account(s) - Call Center and shared email box responsibility - Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking shipments, process over-sight, auditing, load exception investigation, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions. - Recover customer loads - Complete daily logs and trackers. Provide detailed instruction for various customers and associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail. - Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain 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 [https://www.penskelogistics.com/] to learn more.

Responsibilities

Load Planners coordinate freight movement processes, including order processing, shipment optimization, and carrier tendering. They also provide visibility to management and customers by tracking shipments, auditing processes, and troubleshooting operational issues.