Load Planner

Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.

As a Load Planner, you will be an integral member of UFPT working in a dynamic operational environment, to consistently exceed established goals, demonstrate a commitment to customers and a dedication to excellence and innovation.

In this role, you will be responsible for the tactical execution of tendering and scheduling loads, ensuring on time deliveries, effectively negotiating rates, and managing exceptions to meet internal and external customer expectations. This position requires a self-managed individual who is a proficient communicator, solutions-driven, and possesses a strong attention to detail to deliver a quality service experience.

The person in this role will report to the Hub Manager and will work with them and other team members within the organization to oversee the execution of market strategy that complements the overall strategic operating and growth plans.

Responsibilities:

• Allocate, tender, and assign inbound and outbound transportation needs
• Required to office at customer's shipping department in Union City, Georgia 5 days per week
• Ensure all business and customer requirements for load movements are met, optimizing equipment, and managing tight timelines
• Utilize system tools to understand market rates and trends to effectively negotiate rates
• Develop and foster positive relationships with a qualified network of carriers through verbal and written communication
• Access all required system applications and tools to perform job duties accurately and timely
• Participates and attends all departmental meetings to provide updates, share knowledge, and discuss problem-resolution scenarios
• Identify, lead, or participate in project work as required

Desired skills & experience:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience in optimizing routes with trucks
• Ability to give and receive feedback
• Working knowledge of TMS and understanding of system capabilities
• Takes initiative (self-starter)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written format to all levels of leadership
• Conflict resolution skills
• Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP's organization, culture, and product lines

Qualifications:

• College degree in supply chain, business, financial or other applicable focus area preferred or
• 2-4 year transportation experience preferred