Location: Sapulpa,OK, USA
As a Planner with Hirschbach you ensure freight ships in accordance with customer and carrier specifications while keeping Hirschbach operator interests in mind. The Planner successfully matches trucks and freight ensuring a freight balance. What you will do!
Plans freight and equipment in assigned regions and/or account for maximum utilization and profitability.
Pre-plans freight that allows for on time pick-up and delivery.
Check-calling, relaying, and re-powering all assigned driver freight to customer and carrier agreed specifications.
Manages trailer pool.
Books freight within customer base and/or geographic region to ensure a balance of available freight and trucks.
Ensures all drivers are planned prior to emptying out their current dispatch.
Collaborates with Driver Managers to coordinate Hirschbach operators' scheduled home time, down time, current status, and predicted time available.
Builds and maintains professional and positive relationships with Hirschbach operators, operations team members, and customers.
Communicates any PTA and routing issues that may lead to service issues.
Confirms T-Called loads are planned to deliver on-time.
Creates plans of action (POA) to increase lane profitability and service percentages. Updates POAs with concerns/delays.
Attends meetings related to customers and occasionally travels to visit customer sites and terminal locations.
Other duties as assigned including proactively assisting others in achieving the organization's objectives.
Talent Requirements and Skills
High school diploma or equivalent, paired with relevant professional experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.
Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy and energy.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
Computer proficiency and ability to navigate between multiple programs.
Demonstrates an All In to Win attitude and displays self-motivation and a strong desire to learn within an unpredictable and demanding environment.
Pay & Benefits
Opportunity to earn bonus incentives!
Full comprehensive benefit plan, includes medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, and more voluntary elections!
120 hours of PTO on your first day!
160 Work From Home Hours after 1 year of service
401(k)
Company Overview
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1+ billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.
With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.
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