Load Planner

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Salary, Full time, Mon-Fri, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

• Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Company phone provided
• Company computer provided
• Career advancement opportunities

As a Load Planner you will be responsible for the optimal planning of all regional delivery routes including outbound to customers, interfacility transfers and inbound from vendors or suppliers. You will ensure Customer Delivery Representatives and assets are routed safely and cost effectively while maintaining on-time delivery performance above 98%. Success in this role requires strong communication, analytical skills and the ability to partner closely with Customer Experience and Transportation Management teams. Rooted in Our Values you will balance service excellence with operational efficiency to deliver for our customers every day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize load planning technology to order, schedule and sequence outbound shipments to customers
• Collaborate with Transportation Managers and Dispatchers to recommend truck, trailer and driver assignments
• Execute urgent and white glove shipments with a customer-focused mindset
• Maintain general awareness of DOT and hazmat regulations
• Serve as liaison between Operations, Customer Experience and Transportation Management, ensuring satisfaction and timely resolution of orders on hold
• Deliver high on-time service while minimizing delivery costs
• Analyze and advise on third-party routing to meet service-level targets
• Apply an analytical mindset to make data-driven planning decisions
• Demonstrate understanding of multiple transportation modes
• Travel up to 25% within the regional delivery network
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent

Experience and/or Training:

• Minimum 2 years planning and/or dispatching experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 
  

  Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

  
  
• 
  

  Strong written and verbal communication skills

  
  
• 
  

  Ability to execute effectively in a fast-paced environment

  
  
• 
  

  Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

  
  
• 
  

  Experience with route optimization tools

  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's in Transportation or Supply Chain Management

Experience and/or Training:

• Experience with Oracle/JDE
• Knowledge of route optimization systems such as Descartes, Ortec or Samsara
• Experience with third-party ELD and asset tracking systems
• Experience in bulk transportation

License/ Certification:

• DOT Hazmat

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical approach to decision-making

Physical, Mental, Environmental Demands:

• Frequent sitting at a desk for extended periods
• Regular communication through talking, listening, typing and use of handheld devices
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, perform tasks with accuracy, maintain work pace, solve varied tasks, make decisions and interact effectively with coworkers and customers both verbally and in writing
• Work performed primarily in an office environment
• Noise level is typically moderate but fast-paced and energetic

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $65,000 and $70,00 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.