Position:

LTL Load Planner Location:

Milwaukee WI, Hybrid Schedule:

Flexible during standard business hours, 45 hours per week

Benefits:

Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Holidays, 401k, Bonus Eligible, Work remote up to 2 days per week The LTL Load Planner is directly responsible for planning and routing less-than-truckload (LTL) orders into efficient, multi-stop truckloads. This is a highly analytical transportation planning role within operations, responsible for meeting customer delivery expectations while working within DOT Hours of Service (HOS) requirements and achieving company goals for asset utilization and lane profitability. The Load Planner works closely with dispatch, customers, and logistics to coordinate shipments, optimize trailer utilization, manage orders, and resolve delivery exceptions. General Accountabilities Plan and route multi-temperature LTL shipments into efficient multi-stop truckloads Work closely with dispatch, customers, and logistics throughout the planning and delivery process Schedule and track pickup and delivery appointments Manage orders and maintain accurate order and load statuses within the Transportation Management System (TMS) Monitor loads and resolve delivery exceptions, delays, and customer inquiries Communicate load delays and exceptions to shippers and receivers Maintain customer KPI scorecards Analyze load margins, load factors, asset utilization, and lane profitability Provide temperature requirements for each trip Understand trailer utilization and loading requirements, including weight distribution Collaborate with team members regarding driver needs and weekly planning Plan loads in accordance with DOT Hours of Service (HOS) requirements Skills Required Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Strong customer service and communication skills Well organized and detail oriented Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced transportation environment Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing operational needs Positive team player Qualifications 2 years of transportation/logistics industry experience preferred Experience with LTL load planning in dry or refrigerated transportation preferred Previous experience planning multi-stop truckloads preferred Refrigerated logistics experience preferred Understanding of DOT Hours of Service (HOS) requirements Transportation Management System (TMS) experience Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits and Perks:

MRS benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Flex Spending Account available the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Additional benefits available 1st of the month following 60 days of hire include Critical Illness, Identity Theft, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term disability, company paid long term disability and 401K plan with company match. Our employees also enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay (with 2 Floating Holidays), Referral Bonuses, and access to the EAP program. Our benefits provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their needs. We encourage Veterans to apply. Each applicant will be required to pass all pre-employment testing. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by MRS, will be contacted. Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace