What are the responsibilities and job description for the Load Planner position at AO Smith?
Primary Function
The Load Planner I assists in maximizing truckload shipments between company warehouses and customers. The incumbent will enter, schedule, and track loads to ensure proper load delivery.
Responsibilities
Work with internal customers, including order entry, production, shipping, and receiving, to ensure loads are scheduled to make specific arrival dates to customers.
Utilize tools including SAP/TM to build customer shipments and determine the most cost effective method of planning.
Monitor tools to identify past due orders and expedite planning process.
Work with carriers to ensure timely planning, pick-up and delivery of all outbound loads.
Provide notification of freight readiness, re-consignment and other required communication to carriers.
Track outbound shipments as requested/required.
Daily reporting to manufacturing groups to advise each item that is needed to complete loads to assist with our COT performance.
Plan/track/expedite intercompany stock transfers needed to complete customer orders to prevent order shortages.
Maintain and update all known accessorial charges and spot quote information in TM.
Arrange transportation for all customer returns.
Analyze outbound freight to determine where cost savings can occur and present findings.
Create Export paperwork as required
Cube orders to maximize truckload capabilities to reduce freight expenses and to meet customers’ expectations.
Compile daily reports of cubing activity or other related items, as needed.
Facilitate complete and on-time analysis and management.
Plan and expedite intercompany transfers as needed to complete customer orders and cover shortages.
May perform sales tasks such as contacting customers for orders, sales reconciliations, and pricing of credits for warranty and sales.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business, preferred
Proficient computer skills, especially MS Office and internet browsers
Experience in SAP, Max Load, and other transportation management systems, preferred
Good communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work under time/date driven deadlines
Good customer orientation, sense of urgency, and problem solving skills
Education
Years of Experience
Physical Requirements
We Offer
Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
