Transportation / Logistics Load Planner - Entry LeveL

Harmac North America Logistics Inc. is seeking a Load Planner to join our team in Auburn Township, Ohio. (near Chagrin Falls). We are seeking an individual who is self-motivated, possess strong analytical and computer skills and is detailed oriented. This is a fast paced environment, the candidate must be able to retain information and accomplish tasks independently. Strong customer service skills will play an important role in the success of this individual. This is not a management position, it requires analytical skills and organizational skills.

This position coordinates all processes involved in the load planning and movement function.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process customer orders, plan and tender to partner carriers
• Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information
• Provide detailed instructions to various carriers and associates by phone and email
• Communicate back to the customer by tracking load via phone calls and emails
• Handle rate negotiations with carriers and shippers on a spot rate basis
• Coordinate with carriers to ensure on-time delivery, estimating times of arrival and delivery
• Constantly reviewing emails, organizing emails and acting upon email requests, must be highly skilled in Microsoft Outlook
• Provide load exception investigation and reporting
• Weigh alternative financial decisions before taking action
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Qualifications
• Two years of experience in Transportation/ Supply Chain preferred / Will train the right candidate looking to start a transportation career/ Recent College Graduates Welcome
• Liquid bulk tanker dispatch experience helpful.
• Five or more years experience Microsoft Office. A champion of organizing emails, contacts, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Scheduled full time attendance is an important function of this job
• A person willing to work daily and understands responsibility
• Willingness to submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, criminal history, and drug screening) required.
• Should live close to the office, traveling in the winter in Geauga County can be challenging
• Only Serious applicants apply please.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person