Planner - OTR

• Own the daily planning and execution strategy for specific region or book of business under guidance from leadership. 
• Plan and manage a workload of 400+ loads per week, meeting service and efficiency targets. 
• Assign freight to drivers based on Hours of Service (HOS) availability and service commitments. 
• Monitor service performance and escalate or resolve issues related to delays, disruptions, or capacity shortages. 
• Manage trailer pools, drop yards, and stale trailer reporting within the assigned area
• Serve as the primary planning contact for internal teams supporting the region (Driver Managers, Customer Service, Sales)
• Coordinate with ECT Planners to ensure seamless after-hours coverage and issue resolution. 
• Leverage planning systems and tools (AS400, Power BI, Orbcomm, PC*Miler, Manhattan) for informed decision-making. 
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to support process improvement, cost reduction and service enhancement initiatives. 
• Support the onboarding and training of new or less experienced planners when requested. 

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. 
• 2+ years of experience in freight planning, dispatch, or transportation operations
• Solid understanding of Hours of Service (HOS), routing and equipment utilization
• Proficiency in AS400, planning software, Microsoft Office, and analytical tools like Power BI.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. 

Pay & Benefits

• Opportunity to earn bonus incentives!
• Full comprehensive benefit plan, includes medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, and more voluntary elections!
• 120 hours of PTO on your first day! 
• 401(k)