Logistics Load Planner

About Fusion Transport

Delivering Next-Generation Logistics Solutions

We are looking for candidates that are looking to jump into a new career that are motivated, have great attention to detail, and understand the value of great customer service! No industry experience required!

Fusion Transport offer more than 40 years of industry leading experience providing customized supply chain solutions. We are a rapidly growing >$300M company with nationwide presence. We are an integrated third-party logistics company, with a brokerage division, an in-house long-haul fleet, several warehouses around the country, and a retail consolidation business. We currently operate under three levels of services which include Assets, Brokerage, and Warehousing.

Our freight brokerage business is growing rapidly (operating under the well-established Am Trans brand) and looking for experienced brokers to join our team. Our integrated 3PL business allows brokers to leverage other parts of the business as selling points in ways that traditional brokers can't, making it easier to build relationships and sell to clients.

From first contact to final delivery. Our approach is what is missing in the industry and our customer experience is what will allow us to take the next steps in Fusion’s evolution!

Job Overview:

The Regional Consolidation Load Planner is directly responsible for load planning and routing of consolidated less than truckload orders into efficient multi-stop truckloads exiting our Southern California warehouse to destinations across the continental United States. This is an analytical planning role within the freight operations division and is responsible for ensuring Fusion is following customer delivery requirements, achieving lane level profitability, and working closely with other internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution of planned loads. This position will be based out of our Rancho Cucamonga warehouse facility.

General Responsibilities:

- Planning consolidated LTL truckloads, working closely with the Dispatch and Warehouse teams
- Making & tracking delivery appointments with the assistance of the Admin team
- Consolidating planned loads in MercuryGate, our TMS system
- Communicating load delays/Exceptions to Internal Stakeholders for resolution
- Analyzing gross margins by load in order to achieve targets
- Understand trailer utilization, freight characteristics, and loading requirements in order to optimize margins
- Collaborate with fellow Team Members to ensure on time execution of customer deliveries

Skills Required:

- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Well organized & detail orientated
- Ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment
- Strong decision making & problem solving skills

Prerequisites:

- Industry Experience (2 years preferred)
- Strong Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Applications, Mercury Gate)

What we Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with 4% company matching
• Competitive base salary and commission structure that is simple, easy to understand
• Career growth opportunities
• Collaborative & committed team environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Supply chain: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location