Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Penske · Kitchener, Ontario, CA
POSITION SUMMARY: Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner at our location to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an indi...
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY: Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner at our location 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. - Work Schedule: Day Shift (Flexibility working short staffed/peak season, based on business needs) - Salary range – $56,500K - $72,000K Qualifications: - 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...