Load Planner

Location: Fenton, MO — On-site Tuesday through Thursday (hybrid flexibility on Mon/Fri)
Position Overview

The Load Planner plays a key role in UniGroup’s transportation operations, developing and executing solutions that maximize truck capacity, ensure service excellence, and support business growth. This position involves planning and dispatching shipments, tracking orders from origin to destination, and collaborating with agents, van operators, customers, vendors, and third-party carriers. The Load Planner uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver on-time, cost-effective, and high-quality transportation services while supporting UniGroup’s operational and financial objectives.
Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and dispatch shipments to maximize equipment utilization and ensure on-time service.
• Monitor shipments and proactively address service issues to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Communicate with agents, drivers, customers, and carriers to resolve challenges and optimize transportation solutions.
• Negotiate with carriers and partners to support profitability and efficiency goals.
• Track performance metrics and contribute to process improvements that enhance service, quality, and growth.
• Collaborate across departments to support operational problem-solving and effective decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2–3 years of work experience, preferably in transportation, logistics, or a related industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Effective communicator with proven collaboration skills across internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal leave
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• On-site in Fenton, MO, Tuesday–Thursday, with hybrid flexibility on Mondays and Fridays
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture within a respected leader in the moving and logistics industry

Why UniGroup?

At UniGroup, we connect people, businesses, and communities through reliable and innovative transportation solutions. Joining our team means being part of a collaborative, service-driven environment where your contributions directly impact our customers and members. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for growth within a respected leader in the moving and logistics industry.

We foster diversity, in part, by imposing a strict policy of non-discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or other status protected by the law.

We value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and separated service members bring to our workforce. While serving our country you have gained skills such as leadership, flexibility, and agility, which will help to make you successful here. We are dedicated to supporting military families and ensuring that we provide a welcoming environment for our country’s heroes. We hope you consider joining the UniGroup family.

UniGroup is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, UniGroup will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@unigroup.com.