Transportation Load Planner-Long Term Contract-Newberry SC

Join a global leader in manufacturing and supply chain operations, supporting a fast-paced logistics environment where transportation planning and execution play a critical role in business success. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with customers, carriers, warehouse operations, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and cost-effective transportation management.

Contract Duration: 1 Year
Location: Newberry, SC
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Optimize load planning daily using the Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Oversee the comprehensive planning and coordination of transportation services to maximize operational efficiency and productivity.
• Apply independent judgment and discretion, utilizing network balance capacity tools to determine truck locations and available customer loads.
• Tailor planning to meet regional needs, including load allocation, route optimization, and adjustments or cancellations.
• Make informed decisions regarding late pickups, deliveries, and any load changes, cancellations, or reassignments, ensuring timely communication with relevant personnel.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, carriers, warehouse operations, and internal teams regarding load planning, scheduling, and transportation execution.
• Communicate daily with customers, carriers, warehouse personnel, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate shipment execution.
• Provide timely updates regarding shipment status, service failures, delays, and other operational issues.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that supports business operations and company objectives.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• 1+ years of prior experience in load planning and supply chain operations preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Pay

$26.66 per hour

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-volume transportation operation, develop expertise in logistics planning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic supply chain environment. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, customer-focused, and comfortable making operational decisions in a fast-paced setting.