Load Planner
About The Position
Hill Brothers Transportation is seeking a Load Planner who can see the big picture while managing the details. If you're someone who thrives on optimizing freight flows, maximizing efficiency, and balancing the needs of customers, drivers, and company profitability, this role is for you. What You'll Do: Plan and coordinate freight movements across assigned geographic regions, making strategic decisions that maximize driver and equipment utilization while ensuring exceptional customer service. You'll work collaboratively with Customer Service Representatives and Driver Managers to forecast load needs, manage trailer pools, and optimize routing to minimize deadhead and maximize profitability. From load assignments and equipment coordination to performance monitoring and process improvement, you'll be at the center of our operational efficiency. This is planning with purpose—where your decisions directly impact driver satisfaction, customer service, and company success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, or related field OR 5+ years of transportation/logistics planning experience
- Strong knowledge of transportation management systems (TMW preferred) and planning software
- Understanding of DOT regulations, hours of service, and transportation compliance
- Excellent knowledge of U.S. geography, shipping lanes, and regional freight markets
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate freight movements across assigned geographic regions
- Maximize driver and equipment utilization
- Ensure exceptional customer service
- Work collaboratively with Customer Service Representatives and Driver Managers to forecast load needs
- Manage trailer pools
- Optimize routing to minimize deadhead and maximize profitability
- Load assignments and equipment coordination
- Performance monitoring and process improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
