POSITION SUMMARY:

Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner at our location to become part of an excellent team. This is a great chance for an individual who is self-motivated, has solid analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric setting. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement.

Shift: This position supports a Monday to Friday, Afternoon Shift with occasional Saturday support required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary
Provides load exception investigation and reporting
Weighs alternative financial decisions before taking action
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 to learn more.

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