Load Planner

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Load Planner within our Fleet Services team to help support our business. We are a global‑diversified manufacturing company that creates high‑quality components for mattresses, cars, planes, and furniture. If you join our team, your work will help people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

• Maintain effective communication with drivers and customers to ensure deliveries in a timely manner.
• Build and foster excellent working relationships with drivers and branch personnel.
• Schedule equipment maintenance to ensure vehicle availability and readiness.
• Track and trace load movements to monitor progress and resolve any issues.
• Maintain friendly, efficient service to drivers, customers, and office personnel.
• Maintain timely, accurate records in planning sheets.
• Communicate load/lane details to freight coordinators.
• Communicate with Leggett branches and outside brokers to secure freight.
• Accept load tenders and confirm load details to ensure smooth transportation operations.
• Plan loads to minimize deadhead and idle time.
• Plan around holidays and weather to maintain service to customers.

• 3 years of load planning/dispatch experience.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple demands while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Knowledge and experience with DOT regulations and transportation industry.
• Available for on‑call duty during holidays and weekends.
• Proficiency in McLeod, Qualcomm, and Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Ability to work within a team setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer