Planning Leader

Swift Transportation · Phoenix, AZ · 2 mo ago

Management$55k–$65k/yrFull-time

Responsible for capacity management within a defined planning center operating area.
Oversee market growth in conjunction with LOB and ensure customer expectations are met.
Provide leadership and identify development opportunities for planning personnel.
Oversee designated group of planners.
Achieve adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
Routinely review plans and provide appropriate feedback/coaching to planner.
Train planners on how to review and analyze customer bids and ensure planners know current capacity.
Proactively review current capacity and coordinate network needs/opportunities with other Planning Leaders/Planning Centers to identify capacity repositioning opportunities and determine optimal utilization of planners.
Determine customer priority, then direct and execute planning accordingly.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

4+ years' experience as planner in transportation industry required.
Previous leadership experience required.
Must be able to lead, develop and coach others.
Must be able to effectively transfer knowledge to others.
Must be able to understand financial reports.
Must be able to effectively utilize available technologies (Micromap, Tableau, etc.).
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

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