Load Planner Job Description: Daily tasks, Roles, Duties and Responsibilities

The role of the Load Planner is responsible for scheduling, monitoring, and supervising the drivers and delivery process.

** Must be willing to work a flexible schedule**

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are principal duties and responsibilities of the Load Planner . They include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and maintain a professional but paternal relationship with each driver to insure his/her needs are being met by the company.
• Advocate and maintain a strong commitment to safety in the operating process.
• Communicate timely and effectively with customers to ensure a high level of service.
• Maximize driver availability to fully utilize equipment to provide maximum revenue and profitability.
• Review dispatch sheet and driver assignments to ensure all loads are dispatched.
• Maintaining archival and administrative files.
• Be prepared to provide detail reports to the President and Management Team on a Weekly/Monthly basis.
• Use professional business judgment and be prepared to define plans, justify actions
• Adhere to a proper business work ethic and create a similar expectation of your reports/peers
• Other duties that may be assigned by your supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major responsibilities and target accomplishments expected of the position, including the typical problems encountered in carrying out the responsibilities are as follows:

• Responsible for timely and efficient movement of loaded trucks carrying various products.
• Schedule loads and assign qualified drivers.
• Enter load information into Company’s Computer system and prepare Delivery Memos for each load.
• Review documentation to ensure that proper loading numbers, lifting instructions, rack assignments, billing instructions, etc. are correct.
• Review dispatch sheet and driver assignments to ensure all loads are dispatched.
• Initiate and maintain customer specifications
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for products hauled.
• File inventory sheets, dispatch sheets, lifting instructions and related materials in the proper location(s).
• Review driver’s Hours of Service Logs for available hours, and update hours in the computer as required.
• Update and/or forward reports as directed by terminal management.
• Perform all other duties as specified by terminal, regional, or corporate management.
• Design and implement office policies
• Follow and Establish standards and procedures
• Organize office operations and procedures
• Review and approve supply requisitions
• Liaise with other agencies, organizations and groups
• Orient and train employees as needed or requested
• Coaching and disciplining staff (drivers and/or independent contractors)
• Define procedures for record retention
• Ensure protection and security of files and records
• Ensure personnel files are up to date and secure if applicable.
• Maintain and replenish inventory KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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The Load Planner must have proficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

• Must be available to work assigned shift on a consistent and ongoing basis.
• Experienced and effective communicator
• Computer literate (E-mail, Microsoft Word)
• Understanding equipment utilization and allocation beneficial
• Knowledge of DOT and applicable Federal Regulations
• Administrative and organizational skill
• Knowledge of Office Administration
• Knowledge of Financial Accounting
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management and Supervision
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team building skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening
• Communications skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Very effective organizational skills
• Effective written communications skills
• Computer skills including the spreadsheet and word-processing
• Stress management skills
• Time management skills

AUTHORITIES:

The following are principal authorities granted to the Load Planner

• Exercise the responsibilities and perform the duties of this position. This includes full decision making authority for all responsibilities and duties.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

The Load Planner reports to the Senior Operations Manager in Louisville, KY.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dispatch experience preferred
• TMW Dispatch Software and/or Motive ( Formerly Keeptruckin) Electronic Log experience preferred
• Bachelor degree (experience may substitute)
• Management and/or supervisory experience desired
• Tanker industry experience preferred
• Exceptional communication skills, presentation, negotiation and management skills, strong business work ethic, positive attitude and professional demeanor required
• Advanced MS Office & Word Pro skills
• Must demonstrate competence in management
• Proven people skills with effective experience working with staff and ownership
• Work under the guidelines and directives of the President for all campaigns

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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