Load Planner

Position:  Load PlannerJob Description:Available Schedule:  Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PMCompensation:  $23.00 per HourAs the load planner, you will take responsibility for the planning and forecasting functions for selected markets.  Provide creative solutions to exceed customer expectations.  Assign loads based on customer requirements, driver availability and maximum profitability for assigned market.Core Duties & Responsibilities:Responsible for the coordination, scheduling, dispatching and planning of customer freight shipmentsReview markers, check over/under capacity, check freight needs with internal and external customersDetermine balance, capacity and demand of loads and trucks, assign trucksContinually increase understanding of assigned marketDevelop a strong relationship with Independent Contractors within assigned fleetOffer exceptional support to drivers to ensure that their professional needs are being metMonitor shipments throughout transit in order to effectively meet delivery schedulesRespond to customers efficiently, thoroughly, and professionallyManage customer and driver expectations to align with operational capabilitiesMonitor performance and available hours of Fleet DriversWork cooperatively with customer service/sales to provide solutions for customers’ needs and resolve issuesOther duties as assignedRequirements:Self-motivated problem-solver with strong desire to meet customer needsStrong verbal and written communication skillsDesire for a long-term career with an industry leading companyAbility to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast paced environmentProactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departmentsMust be proficient with Microsoft Office products including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.Must be willing to work a flexible scheduleSkills:Ideal candidate will possess a “can do" attitude with a “will do" work ethicMust have the ability to work in a fast paced environmentExperience with AS400 operating systems is a plusTransportation industry knowledge and experiencePrior dispatch/load planning experienceForward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer. Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean, and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs We move freight, but we’re powered by people. Whether you’re in the warehouse, on the road, or behind the screen, every teammate keeps our global business in motion and brings logistics to life.  

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