Transportation Load Planner--Newberry SC

Transportation Load Planner-Long Term Contract-Newberry SC (JN - Newberry, South Carolina

Salary: USD
26.66 - USD
27.66 per hour

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.

• Job Title: Transportation Load Planner
• Contract Duration: 1 Year
• Location: Newberry, SC
• Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Pay Rate: $26.66 per hour

• 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.

• 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.

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.