What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at Knight - Swift Transportation?
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At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.
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Job Responsibilities: What you will do
Provide creative solutions to exceed customer expectations. Assign loads based on customer requirements, driver availability and maximum profitability for assigned region.
- Review markets, check over/under capacity and check freight needs with Customer Accounts daily.
- Determine balance, capacity, and demand of loads and trucks and assign loads to trucks.
- Continually increase understanding of assigned market and customers and share findings with sales and/or customer account employees.
- Actively review reports, identify waste opportunities and collaborate with sales and/or customer accounts to develop optimal solutions.
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Qualifications: What you need to bring
- 2 years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts required.
- Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
- Must be able to work in high pressure and dynamic environment.
- Must possess exceptional problem solving skills.
- Must be able to persuade and influence others.
What we offer:
- Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience.
- Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
- 401(K)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.