Load Planner

Why work with us?Proven people.Everyone on our team has earned a CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) or CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) accreditation from the National Association of Personnel Services. We are experts at staffing and recruiting with more than 16 years of experience serving employers.Proven process.Our approach to staffing isn't just a little bit different; it's a whole different ball game. While most staffing firms emphasize transactional services (taking and filling job orders), BTI Solutions focuses on providing more strategic solutions.By acting as workforce consultants, we are able to find innovative and intelligent strategies for improving productivity, meeting project deadlines, improving hiring quality, decreasing turnover, and reducing total labor costs.Our recruiting and candidate assessment process assures the highest quality matches between job seeker and employer, so you will get people who not only have the right qualifications but who also have the appropriate personality fit for your organization.Proven results.More than anything, the biggest difference with BTI Solutions is the one that matters most: bottom-line results.• 95% client satisfaction rate - measures client satisfaction vs. expectations.• Our clients have worked with us for over 10 years, on average.• BTI Solutions counts 4 Global Telecommunication companies as clients.• Client referrals are BTI Solutions' largest source of new clients.• Google Review 4.4, Facebook Review 4.8Load PlannerESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers • Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information• Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail.• Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.• Complete daily logs and trackers• Identify cost savings opportunities during load planning• Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary• Provides load exception investigation and reportingMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred• 3+ years of experience in Transportation/Supply Chain preferred• Relevant/Related Work Experience can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast paced environment• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (vlookups and pivot tables)• Clear and concise communication skills• Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary• Ability to work First and Second Shift as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required.• Authorized to working in U.S• A good attitude and ability to work in a team setting• Able to sense urgency and know when to escalate for assistance• Can create and maintain professional relationships with customers and carriers