Logistics Planner

Flex Aventura, FL Logistics Planner Flex Aventura, FL 23 hours ago 34 applicants See who Flex has hired for this role Save Report this job Position Summary The Logistics Planner is responsible for the short-term operational planning of Flex Moving & Storage's nationwide operations across all active metro markets. This role owns the planning process from the moment a job is sold until 24 hours prior to execution (T-24), ensuring every move is fully planned, optimized, and execution-ready. The Logistics Planner coordinates job scheduling, metro-level operational planning, long-distance move planning, trailer and fleet allocation, and network rebalancing. This position serves as the critical link between Sales, Operations, and Dispatch, ensuring resources, workforce, and fleet are aligned to deliver exceptional customer service while maximizing operational efficiency. This is an hourly role with a hybrid work arrangement; weekend availability is required. Key Responsibilities Job Planning Review and perform quality assurance on all newly booked movesValidate job details, operational requirements, and service expectationsDesign and optimize job structures (Local, Metro-to-Metro, and Multi-Day moves)Build efficient schedules that maximize crew productivity and equipment utilizationEnsure every job is fully planned and execution-ready no later than T-24 Metro Operations Planning Develop and maintain daily operational plans for all active metro marketsBalance workloads across crews, equipment, and available capacityOptimize scheduling to improve operational efficiency and service levelMonitor execution against the operational plan and proactively resolve capacity or scheduling gap Long-Distance & Cross-Metro Planning Plan and coordinate Metro-to-Metro and long-distance relocationsDevelop transfer schedules, transit timing, and execution sequencesCoordinate operational dependencies between multiple marketsEnsure long-distance operations align with fleet availability, labor capacity, and customer commitments Fleet Planning & Network Rebalancing Plan trailer movements and operational fleet transfers between metro marketsCoordinate Operations Deliveries and equipment positionReduce empty miles while maximizing fleet utilizationMaintain balanced trailer inventory and fleet availability across the networkSupport network optimization through proactive fleet rebalancing Planning to Dispatch Handoff Deliver a complete operational plan to Dispatch no later than T-24.Ensure jobs, crews, trailers, fleet movements, and schedules are fully aligned.Provide complete operational documentation and planning detailsPartner with Dispatch to ensure seamless execution of daily operations Continuous Operational Monitoring Track operational performance againstIdentify scheduling conflicts, capacity shortages, and executionRecommend operational improvements to increase efficiency and service qualitySupport continuous optimization of planning processes and network performance Qualifications 2–4 years of experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, scheduling, or operations planning experience in high-volume, fast-paced operational environmentsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple metro markets simultaneouslyAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google SheetsExcellent communication and cross-functional coordinationDetail-oriented with the ability to make sound operational decisions under tight deadlines Preferred Qualifications Experience in the moving, storage, transportation, or last-mile logistics industryKnowledge of fleet management, trailer operations, or equipment planningExperience supporting dispatch or marketplace-driven operationsExperience coordinating long-distance or multi-market logistics operationsFamiliarity with transportation optimization and resource planning Work Environment Hybrid position based at Flex Moving & Storage Headquarters in Aventura, FloridaAvailability to support operational planning during peak business periods, including occasional extended hours as business demands require.Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function General Business Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Flex by 2x See who you know Get notified about new Logistics Planner jobs in Aventura, FL. Sign in to create job alert Similar jobs Operations Specialist (18918) Operations Specialist (18918) PGL (Perimeter Global Logistics) Miami, FL 2 years ago Operations Specialist - Weekend (22193) Operations Specialist - Weekend (22193) PGL (Perimeter Global Logistics) Miami, FL 2 weeks ago SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER - ONSITE - TAMARAC, FL SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER - ONSITE - TAMARAC, FL CITY HOME Tamarac, FL 2 weeks ago Transportation Coordinator Transportation Coordinator VSE Aviation Doral, FL 1 week ago Transportation Analyst Transportation Analyst Avanciers Inc. Medley, FL 2 days ago Delivery Assurance Field Representative Delivery Assurance Field Representative Quest Global Miami, FL 22 hours ago Anl II Commercial Logistics Anl II Commercial Logistics Bunge Miami, FL 1 week ago Transportation Execution Manager Transportation Execution Manager Chewy Plantation, FL 19 hours ago Logistics Coordinator Logistics Coordinator Alivi Miami, FL 3 weeks ago Supply Chain Planner Supply Chain Planner PL Developments Doral, FL 1 week ago Logistics Analyst Logistics Analyst GLD Miami, FL $60,000.00 $65,000.00 2 weeks ago Logistics Coordinator Logistics Coordinator The Moxie Health Group Hallandale Beach, FL 4 months ago Warehouse Specialist - MIA Dispatcher Warehouse Specialist - MIA Dispatcher SwiftX Miami, FL 2 months ago Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Carnival Cruise Line Miami, FL 2 days ago Operations Specialist Operations Specialist Manuport Logistics (MPL) Miami, FL 2 weeks ago PEPI: Senior Associate, Supply Chain - Distribution & Logistics (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) PEPI: Senior Associate, Supply Chain - Distribution & Logistics (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) Alvarez & Marsal Miami, FL 2 weeks ago Logistics Specialist - Domestic Logistics Specialist - Domestic Andes Global Trading LLC Miami, FL 1 day ago Sourcing and Logistics Coordinator Sourcing and Logistics Coordinator CONCACAF Miami, FL 2 weeks ago Capacity Planner/Scheduler- Opa Locka, FL Capacity Planner/Scheduler- Opa Locka, FL Bombardier Opa-Locka, FL 2 weeks ago Roadnet Routing Specialist Roadnet Routing Specialist Imperial Brady Hialeah, FL 4 days ago Operations Coordinator Operations Coordinator Serve Robotics Miami, FL 4 months ago Coordinator Facilities Planning II - Tampa Coordinator Facilities Planning II - Tampa Florida International University Miami, FL 2 months ago Critical Logistics Services Coordinator Critical Logistics Services Coordinator Expeditors Doral, FL 2 months ago Supply Chain Planner Supply Chain Planner Piper Companies Miami, FL 1 day ago Fleet & Operations Coordinator Fleet & Operations Coordinator SkyHop Global LLC Fort Lauderdale, FL 1 month ago Logistics Specialist Logistics Specialist Crowley Miami, FL 1 week ago Supply Planner Supply Planner Badia Spices Miami, FL 3 weeks ago People also viewed Dispatch & Fleet Coordinator Dispatch & Fleet Coordinator Certerra Hollywood, FL $50,000 - $55,000 3 days ago Operations Maritimes Planner Operations Maritimes Planner CACI International Inc Doral, FL 5 days ago Regional Fleet Strategist Regional Fleet Strategist SIXT Fort Lauderdale, FL 2 weeks ago Scheduler / Dispatch Agent WAH Scheduler / Dispatch Agent WAH Inktel Contact Center Solutions Fort Lauderdale, FL 11 months ago Dispatcher Dispatcher Veolia | North America Miami, FL 1 week ago Logistics Assistant Logistics Assistant Skyways Technics Miami, FL 1 week ago Logistics Coordinator - Dedicated Account Logistics Coordinator - Dedicated Account Suddath Hialeah, FL 2 weeks ago Distribution and Logistics Analyst Distribution and Logistics Analyst Synergy Business Consulting, Inc. Miami, FL 2 days ago Materials Planner Materials Planner Dometic Pompano Beach, FL 1 week ago Analyst, Fleet Deployment Analyst, Fleet Deployment Carnival Cruise Line Miami, FL 2 days ago Similar Searches Logistics Controller jobs 2,692 open jobs Customer Service Logistics Manager jobs 5,770 open jobs Supply Chain Controller jobs 6,382 open jobs Transport Planner jobs 1,833 open jobs Information Assurance Consultant jobs 7,469 open jobs Logistics Account Executive jobs 88,964 open jobs Operations Planner jobs 46,268 open jobs Materials Planner jobs 4,365 open jobs Senior Materials Planner jobs 3,031 open jobs Logistics Consultant jobs 5,252 open jobs Senior Construction Project Manager jobs 21,452 open jobs Supply Chain Planner jobs 7,320 open jobs Business Support Manager jobs 49,281 open jobs Branch Sales Manager jobs 39,890 open jobs Logistician jobs 38,882 open jobs Litigation Secretary jobs 2,093 open jobs Trade Sales jobs 23,191 open jobs Transportation Coordinator jobs 41,727 open jobs Freight Coordinator jobs 37,756 open jobs Logistics Operations Manager jobs 12,170 open jobs Logistics Analyst jobs 40,160 open jobs Senior Field Service Technician jobs 10,561 open jobs First Line Manager jobs 37,234 open jobs Logistics Coordinator jobs 38,764 open jobs Transportation Logistics Manager jobs 7,289 open jobs Explore top content on LinkedIn Find curated posts and insights for relevant topics all in one place. View top content Key Responsibilities Job Planning Review and perform quality assurance on all newly booked movesValidate job details, operational requirements, and service expectationsDesign and optimize job structures (Local, Metro-to-Metro, and Multi-Day moves)Build efficient schedules that maximize crew productivity and equipment utilizationEnsure every job is fully planned and execution-ready no later than T-24 Metro Operations Planning Develop and maintain daily operational plans for all active metro marketsBalance workloads across crews, equipment, and available capacityOptimize scheduling to improve operational efficiency and service levelMonitor execution against the operational plan and proactively resolve capacity or scheduling gap Long-Distance & Cross-Metro Planning Plan and coordinate Metro-to-Metro and long-distance relocationsDevelop transfer schedules, transit timing, and execution sequencesCoordinate operational dependencies between multiple marketsEnsure long-distance operations align with fleet availability, labor capacity, and customer commitments Fleet Planning & Network Rebalancing Plan trailer movements and operational fleet transfers between metro marketsCoordinate Operations Deliveries and equipment positionReduce empty miles while maximizing fleet utilizationMaintain balanced trailer inventory and fleet availability across the networkSupport network optimization through proactive fleet rebalancing Planning to Dispatch Handoff Deliver a complete operational plan to Dispatch no later than T-24.Ensure jobs, crews, trailers, fleet movements, and schedules are fully aligned.Provide complete operational documentation and planning detailsPartner with Dispatch to ensure seamless execution of daily operations Continuous Operational Monitoring Track operational performance againstIdentify scheduling conflicts, capacity shortages, and executionRecommend operational improvements to increase efficiency and service qualitySupport continuous optimization of planning processes and network performance Qualifications 2–4 years of experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, scheduling, or operations planning experience in high-volume, fast-paced operational environmentsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple metro markets simultaneouslyAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google SheetsExcellent communication and cross-functional coordinationDetail-oriented with the ability to make sound operational decisions under tight deadlines Preferred Qualifications Experience in the moving, storage, transportation, or last-mile logistics industryKnowledge of fleet management, trailer operations, or equipment planningExperience supporting dispatch or marketplace-driven operationsExperience coordinating long-distance or multi-market logistics operationsFamiliarity with transportation optimization and resource planning Work Environment Hybrid position based at Flex Moving & Storage Headquarters in Aventura, FloridaAvailability to support operational planning during peak business periods, including occasional extended hours as business demands require.