Fleet Operations Planner

Fleet Operations Planner

The Fleet Operations Planner plays a key role in optimizing shipment routing and fleet utilization across Uni Group's transportation network. This position focuses on recommending service solutions that maximize available fleet capacity while ensuring on-time pickup and delivery. You will collaborate closely with agents, van operators, vendors, and internal teams to support efficient, high-quality service execution.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, balancing multiple priorities, and making thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Plan, approve, and route shipments to available Uni Group fleet capacity to optimize equipment utilization and service performance

Monitor workflow systems and determine the appropriate course of action for orders, including releases and adjustments

Collaborate with agents, van operators, contract truckmen, and internal partners on route and order assignments

Support express shipments and develop creative solutions for non-standard or complex orders

Maximize line haul revenue and maintain visibility into available capacity such as empty trucks and inbound equipment

Communicate clearly with the agent network regarding order changes, requirements, and special handling needs

Maintain timely and accurate communication with peers, dispatchers, van operators, vendors, and customers

Ensure compliance with Uni Group policies and applicable federal and state regulations, including DOT and FMCSA requirements

Review reports, complete documentation, and support accurate service execution

Make independent day-to-day financial decisions within established guidelines

Assist in resolving complex operational issues during the load and delivery process by evaluating options and recommending the best business solution

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience

2–3 years of related work experience

Preferred

Skills and Experience:

Experience with routing, load planning, or capacity management

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Comfort working through complex scenarios where multiple variables must be balanced

Solid math skills, including cubic footage and space planning

Working knowledge of Excel, including formulas

Ability to work within legacy systems while remaining open to process and system changes

Top performers in this role tend to be:

Comfortable asking questions and learning quickly

Flexible and open to change

Strong communicators who build effective relationships with drivers, agents, and internal partners

Patient, organized, and able to prioritize competing demands

Action-oriented and confident making decisions with incomplete information

Customer-focused with a collaborative working style

Uni Group is a transportation cooperative that owns and supports the United Van Lines and Mayflower brands. We partner with a nationwide network of agents and van operators to deliver household goods, specialty logistics, and transportation services across the United States and internationally. Our cooperative model emphasizes collaboration, shared success, and long-term relationships with our agents, customers, and employees.

Uni Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Hybrid work flexibility

Paid parental and family leave

Employee support programs and wellness resources

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Uni Group is unable to provide visa sponsorship or employment authorization support now or in the future.

We foster diversity, in part, by imposing a strict policy of non-discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or other status protected by the law.

Uni Group is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Uni Group will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact