Load Planning Supervisor

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, 5:00 am - 3:00 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

The Load Planning Supervisor owns optimal planning of all Regional Delivery routes: outbound to customers, interfacility transfers, and inbound from vendors/suppliers. The Load Planning Supervisor is ultimately responsible for routing Customer Delivery Reps and Assets in a safe, cost-efficient manner. The Load Planning Supervisor partners with Customer Experience & Transportation Management team to drive On-time delivery >98%.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize load planning technology to order, schedule, & sequence outbound shipments to customers
• Collaborate with Transportation Managers and Dispatchers to make recommendations on type and quantity of trucks, trailers, Customer Delivery Reps
• Execute on urgent, white glove shipments with a customer focused mindset
• General awareness of DOT and hazmat regulations
• Liaison between Operations, Customer Experience and Transportation Management team, ensuring customer satisfaction, monitoring & clearing orders on hold timely and effectively
• Execute to high on-time service at least cost delivery
• Analyze and advise on 3^rd party routing to meet on-time delivery targets
• Analytical mindset, aptitude in making data driven decisions
• Understanding of multiple modes of transportation
• Travel ~25% within Regional Delivery network
• 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:

• Experience with Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to execute 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 a plus
• Experience with route optimization systems, like Descartes, Ortec, Samsara a plus
• 3^rd party ELD and asset tracking systems
• Experience in bulk transportation

License/ Certification:

• DOT Hazmat a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Analytical approach, using data to drive decisions

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this role, the Load Planning Supervisor is frequently required to sit at a desk for long periods. Must also be able to communicate effectively, talking and listening, typing, use handheld devices

Mental Demands: Comprehend and follow instructions, perform assigned tasks, maintain an appropriate work pace, perform complex or varied tasks, relate to others, influence people, make decisions, direct, control, plan, interact with public or coworkers in written form, communicate orally, etc.

Environmental Demands: Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but fast paced and energetic. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $60,762 and $77,413 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.