Intermodal Load Planner

A load planner is responsible for coordinating and scheduling the transportation of goods or materials. They work closely with trucking agents, warehouse managers, and logistics personnel to ensure that shipments are loaded efficiently, and on time.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Quote & price intermodal freight
• Source new intermodal carriers
• Planning and scheduling the daily transportation of goods or materials
• Coordinating with truck agents and warehouse personnel to ensure timely loading and delivery of shipments
• Communicating with customers to confirm shipment details and ensure customer satisfaction
• Work with Ops team to improve service levels
• Work with internal drayage team to maximize asset utilization for Better Pricing
• Lead in lowering costs and growing margin
• Providing guidance and support to team members, including office clerks and dock workers

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of transportation regulations and standards
• Logistics Industry experience is required
• Familiarity with US geography and commercial driving regulations
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Work environment/physical demands summary:

This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.


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Compensation
$51,413.00-73,224.00 per year