Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics) M-F 10am - 6:30pm

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Beachwood, OH, United States
Full-time

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

21 hours ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Penske Truck Leasing
Beachwood, Ohio

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 n...

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Beachwood, Ohio

Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner to become part of an excellent team. Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain. Job Function: Logistics & Supply Chain. High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred. ...

Promoted
Accenture
Cleveland, Ohio

Minimum of 6 years' experience in SAP Supply Chain and Warehouse Operations & Logistics, specifically Transportation, Inbound/Outbound, Warehouse Ops, and Global Trade (the experience must be mostly SAP project work). Deep expertise in at least one area of SAP Supply Chain and able to drive end-...

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Beachwood, Ohio

Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner to become part of an excellent team. Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain. Job Function: Logistics & Supply Chain. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred. ...

Promoted
ACO
Mentor, Ohio

Supply chain training, including higher learning courses or certifications. A central theme to everything we do is products and technology that care for water - our system chain of 'collect, clean, hold, release' reflects this and our business constantly revolves around the care and management of wa...

Kroger Supply Chain
Cleveland, Ohio

Responsible for filling retail store orders in an accurate, productive and safe manner while operating industrial equipment.Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grow...

Cuyahoga Community College
Euclid, Ohio

Provides instructional trainingrelated to the non-credit bearing Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC)Supply Chain Logistics and Warehouse program. The instructor will providequality instruction to students while pursing and maintaining current awarenessof the developments and trends in supp...

Arhaus
Boston Heights, Ohio

Arhaus is looking for Senior Business Analyst (Supply Chain and Logistics) to support projects and everyday operations across supply chain and logistics area. ...

Direct Recruiters
OH, US

The Vice President Operations - Supply Chain - Logistics (Integrator), will execute the business plan and achieve P&L results by leading, managing, and holding the team accountable for agreed upon commitments. The VP Ops will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (Visionary) to filter and tr...

Promoted
Supply Technologies
Cleveland, Ohio

The Buyer Planner is responsible for the following: The Materials Buyer/Planner plans and procures goods to support the continuous flow and delivery of products to the customer at the highest quality and lowest total cost. We are seeking a talented Buyer Planner to join our team. ...