Transportation Specialist - Load Planner - Overnight

Brookshire Grocery Company•Tyler, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact. Here’s what sets us apart: Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage. Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life. Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to. Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most. Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth. Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun. When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins. Job Summary: Cross-trains in various transportation support tasks with a focus on planning loads.

Requirements

Intermediate knowledge of routing software.
Intermediate knowledge of DOT regulations and reporting.
Intermediate knowledge of ELD systems.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel.
Intermediate knowledge of SAP reporting and transactional applications for the payroll function.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Outlook.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to interpret maps and understand the relation of geographical distances.
Ability to analyze routing information to make efficient, safe, and cost-saving schedules.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with third-party carriers.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form with partners and third-party carriers.
Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
Strong attention to detail required.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and analyze information.
Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
Ability to research information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to reason, form concepts and recognize and solve problems.
Ability to show information in presentation or diagram form.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity.
Ability to work flexible schedules including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays, as applicable.
Must have visual capability to see up close and far distances.
Must have auditory capability to hear and understand information given whether directly through a headset unit, over the intercom, and/or the ability to hear warning signals/sounds, hazardous sounds, etc.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the BGC attendance policy.
Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.
High school Diploma or GED required.
Completion of vocational or technical school preferred.
2 or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification required for the DOT compliance function.
Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.

Nice To Haves

Completion of vocational or technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes routing software to create, assign, and analyze efficient truck routes to reduce the cost of goods.
Sequences truck stops and coordinates outbound delivery times within a specific time window.
Communicates with drivers, stores, dispatchers, business systems partners, and other relevant parties on the transportation of goods, driver schedules, route changes, delivery issues, etc.
Prepares all daily shipping documents for store deliveries and backhauls.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

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