Load Planner

Summary:

The Load Planner is responsible for organizing an outbound train plan that meets client deadlines while maximizing the amount of shipped containers for each train. The role requires the individual to understand complex intermodal industry regulatory guidelines on freight loading, and follow the regulatory guidelines while assigning containers to trains.

Responsibilities:

The scope of the Load Planner includes the following procedures and tasks:

• Manage outbound trains, ensuring that yard personnel load and release trains on schedule
• Modify existing train plans, adding rail cars as needed to meet shipping requirements
• Assign available units to departing trains
• Manage holds and exceptions on individual units
• Confirm Hub Manager receives correct train information
• Use the Terminal Operating System (TOS) and other support systems to locate train information for REMPREX Technicians
• Log train release information in client reports
• Complete client reports for train releases Compile and store Train Close-Out packets that contains all train information for each released train
• Transfer scheduled outbound plan and train status information to the incoming Load Coordinator at the end of your shift
• Mentor new personnel in Load Planning procedures
• Work with the Analyst to maintain a current inventory of units inside the facility

Requirements

• 4 years work experience
• Strong ability to analyze and solve problems on an immediate basis, and to develop and implement procedural changes without supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills to support work as a team
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills to train subordinates, peers, and senior level managers effectively
• Skills to adapt to rapidly changing customer requests and requirements, seasonal variances in workload, and industry needs and requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft® Word® and Excel®
• Ability to pass and maintain compliance (eRAILSAFE) training/certification and REMPREX and Client Safety Rules & Regulations.

Preferred:

• Transportation industry experience
• Intermodal experience

Physical Expectations:

To perform the essential functions of this job, an employee must meet the physical demands in this job description. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach. The employee must be able to stand for periods of eight hours or more, and must have the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Hours

This role is a full-time position with non-standard work hours, including overnight and weekends. The Load Planner works 12-hour shifts as scheduled, typically working three or four consecutive shifts per week.

Work Environment

The Load Planner role works in an office environment. The position can require long periods of sitting and viewing computer screens. Occasional bending, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying can occur. Additionally, the role requires the individual to work on-site at an intermodal facility. The Load Planner must possess company-issued personal protective equipment (PPE) and applicable licenses, as well as follow on-site safety guidelines.

Selection Guidelines

This position requires a formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, and reference check. Additionally, it may require job related tests. The duties listed in this job description are only examples of the various types of work that the Load Coordinator might be required to perform. The omission of a statement of duties does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and job change.