Dedicated Capacity Planner - 3rd Shift (6pm-6am)

Job Description This is a 3rd shift role (6pm-6am) and will be a 4-day work week. The Dedicated Capacity Planner is responsible for maximizing the utilization of company drivers, carriers and equipment within an assigned region to deliver the lowest landed cost while maximizing service to the customer. This role involves analyzing daily demand forecasting, equipment inventories, company driver capacity, and third‑party drayage capacity to develop a successful market plan. The Dedicated Capacity Planner will work closely with various departments, including terminal operations and Account Management, to optimize processes and capacity coverage, while negotiating with external resources to close any capacity gaps required to meet our customers’ daily demand and service expectations. The Dedicated Capacity Planner reports to the Central Dedicated Manager. Essential Job Functions Analyze and manage costs associated with capacity planning, including rail costs, equipment, and truck plans to maximize margins. Seek opportunities to reduce costs while achieving service and efficiency goals. Responsible for analyzing driver optimization solutions and assigning loads to company truck capacity in compliance with federal safety regulations, such as Hours of Service regulations, geographic considerations, and equipment constraints to maximize driver utilization. Negotiate competitive spot rates for drayage services, ensuring optimal cost efficiency while achieving service goals. Contribute to the development of the market plan and be responsible for the daily execution of all inbound and outbound shipments within an assigned geographic territory or account‑specific customer. Re‑optimize loads when necessary to address delays, equipment failures, or driver issues, ensuring we achieve customer on‑time service requirements. Monitor operational performance against capacity plans; identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement; recommend and implement corrective actions as necessary. Accountable for meeting established metrics, including loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety and cost per load. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Account Management and Operations, to confirm capacity coverage in advance of anticipated customer forecasts and communicate capacity plans and changes to relevant stakeholders. Provide additional off‑hours support for site‑specific operations including fuel requests, hotel requests, and accident reporting. Complete projects and reporting requirements assigned by the Central Dedicated Manager. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Ability to lead by example and foster collaboration within the workplace and with the highest integrity, professionalism and respect. Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to handle continuous change. Highly motivated, goal‑oriented and able to complete tasks on time. Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment. Previous experience related to load planning for commercial truck fleets; minimum of 3 years in the transportation industry, including routing and dispatching. High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics or a related field preferred. Strong knowledge of operations, Hours of Service regulations, and DOT/State transportation regulations. CDL certification is a plus but not required. Proficiency in Windows‑based programs, MS Word and Excel. Salary $45,000 - $55,000/year base salary + bonus eligibility. This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, but it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand. Benefits We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan Including Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life & AD&D Insurance Disability Paid Time Off Paid Holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr Hub Group