Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics) M-F 10am - 6:30 pm
Company: Penske
Location: Beachwood
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Load Planner Location: Beachwood, OH. Shift: Monday - Friday
10am -6:30 pm. (In office 3 days a week / 2 days WFH) Position
Summary: Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner to become
part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an
individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and
computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to
work in a customer-centric environment. This position coordinates
all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement.
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 Qualifications: High School Diploma or
GED required, Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain
Management preferred Two (2) plus years of experience in
Transportation/Supply Chain preferred Ability to manage multiple
tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast paced
environment Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and
Outlook required Strong customer focus Ability to develop and
maintain professional working relationships with customers as well
as Penske associates Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
Strong organizational skills Strong written and verbal
communication skills Must be able to learn and regularly operate
various computer systems across different platforms Ability to work
First, Second and Third Shift as needed. Flexibility with
scheduling required. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an
essential function of the job. Willingness to travel as necessary,
work the required schedule, work at the specific location required,
complete Penske employment application, submit to a background
investigation (to include past employment, education, criminal
history, and drug screening) required. Physical Requirements: -The
physical and mental demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read;
communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze
certain information; and remember and understand certain
instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this
job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The
associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and
feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able
to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske
Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art
transportation, warehousing and freight 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. Job Category: Logistics/Supply
Chain Job Function: Logistics & Supply Chain Job Family: Operations
Address: 3000 Auburn Dr Primary Location: US-OH-Beachwood Employer:
Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2414644 Date posted: 10/28/2024
Keywords: Penske, Cleveland , Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics) M-F 10am - 6:30 pm, Professions , Beachwood, Ohio
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