Load Planner

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 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 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 and transportation industry systems Location: Can office out of any UFP location in Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana, or Michigan. 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.