Senior Load Planner

JOB SUMMARY: As a Load Planner you will be responsible for growing and developing a profitable successful chemical/waste transportation operation. Coordinate and manage loads to remain cost effective as a company. Support drivers based out of all existing markets with primary focus on their assigned market. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Focus on key areas of Operations: Safety, Service, Revenue, Assets and CostsEnthusiastically implement and support all company quality and safety improvement efforts.Interact with customers both internal and external in a cooperative friendly manner; insist on the same level of cooperation from the driver force; ensure quality customer serviceBring energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the job. Promote teamwork and a positive work atmosphere.Willing to understand and support change, as it relates to processes, structure and business modeling.Involved with retaining, recruiting and hiring of drivers; treating drivers fairly, respectfully and honestly.Coordinate daily terminal activities: customer order acceptance, data entry, asset management, schedule preparation and accepting accountability of meeting dispatch & terminal specific operating objectives.Ability to effectively handle escalations and time critical issues, perform transactions in a timely and accurate manner.Identify process breakdowns and develop improvement plans with partners to resolve.1st point of contact for work issues, problems and troubleshooting.Take an active interest in self-development and focus on learning the details of our business in preparation for potential roles of greater responsibility.Duties and responsibilities as assigned by Terminal Manager EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the transportation field preferred.Experience in the transportation field preferred.Familiar with Transportation Management Software (ie: TMW, McLeod)Experience and ability in using Microsoft Office suiteExcellent written and oral communication skills. BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESTeambuilding skills and the ability to drive change.Strong analytical and problem solving skills.Coaching and development skills.Strong supervision, planning, coordination, negotiations, and employee relations skills.