Lead Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics)
PenskeLead Load Planner
Location: Wilmington, CA.
SHIFT: ONSITE Monday - Friday 5:30 am – 2:30 pm
Position Summary
Penske Logistics is looking for a Lead Load Planner to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self‑motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer‑centric environme
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nt. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement.
Salary: $70,400 - $94,200 + Bonus
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
Major Responsibilities: Support supervisor on process management activities and customer communication Indirect team management responsibilities delegated by Supervisor or Account manager Shift management responsibilities for a single customer or across customer Requires travelling to be on Penske or customer on‑site locations Run metrics and measures to manage process controls Train the team on load planning activities and update SOP periodically Plan and optimize shipments into loads using Penske’s Transportation Management System Tender freight requirements to 3rd Party Carriers Maintain Transportation Management systems Respond to internal and external customer inquiries Act as first/second level escalation for customer inquiries Works with Operations Managers to ensure customer expectations are met Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Stay current on the customer's industry Qualifications: High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
Experience with Load Planning, schedule building, dispatching (to an extent), carrier communication Transportation Management experience preferred Candidate should possess problem solving skills and ability to communicate solutions. Ability to work with team an