What are the responsibilities and job description for the Load Planner position at UFP Industries, Inc?
Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.
The Load Planner is responsible for the organization, coordination, and logistical support of the shipping and receiving functions for the Transportation HUB.
The Load Planner is responsible for performing end-to-end duties in the following areas:
Responsible for assigned inbound & outbound transportation needs cross trained to cover all plants w/in the HUB
Allocating, tendering, and scheduling of loads Accountable for 95% on time performance for assigned plants
Maintains communication within the transportation team, operations, purchasing, sales, and carriers
Responsible for maintaining SOPs for assigned plants Utilize Transportation Management Systems to automate & optimize the flow of freight and manage exceptions
Works cooperatively as a member of the UFPT team to continuously improve transportation costs and efficiencies
Utilize system tools to understand market rates and trends to effectively negotiate rates
Works with carriers to provide required service and equipment to meet customer, operations, purchasing, & sales requirements and resolves related issues
Ensure all business and customer requirements for load movements are met, optimizing equipment, and managing tight timelines
Works under general direction; exercises discretion and judgment on work priority on a regular basis; and high degree of creativity is expected
Location: Load Planner has the ability to office out of Windsor, CO or Woodburn, OR
Salary Pay Range: $52,000-70,000 annually dependent on experience
Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.
Benefits Currently Offered to our Employees:
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Stock Purchase Program with Employee Discount
Education Reimbursement
Wellness Programs and Challenges
Other Supplemental Benefits
Skills and Demonstrated Behaviors:
- Takes the initiative (self-starter)
- Ability to give and receive feedback
- Conflict resolution skills
- Champion of Change
- Timely follow-through
- Results-oriented
- Ability to prioritize changing work activities
- Demonstrated ability of oral and written communication skills
- Analytical Skills
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent (required)
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree (preferred)
Experience required:
- 2 - 4 years of transportation experience
Experience desired:
- Knowledge of company policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of ERP & Transportation industry systems
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Salary : $52,000 - $0
