Company Overview:

• Join NATS, the fastest growing asset-based trucking and logistics Company in the Eastern US, with a growing Transportation Brokerage Division and the support of the asset-based fleet of over 275 tractors and 500 trailers. We provide reliable and cost-efficient logistic trucking transportation solutions to a customer portfolio across the US.
• The Company is being led by a knowledgeable and visionary management team with ample transportation industry experience, which has created a collective entrepreneurial culture focused on explosive growth. If you are entrepreneurial by nature, compensation-driven to maximize your earnings, and have excellent communication skills, we want to invest in you!

Job Description:

The Transportation Planner will manage and perform customer service functions addressing specific areas and precise fleets to ensure optimal performance and profitability. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with other departments to ensure integrated operations from our clients to all accessible trucks.

Job Type:

Full time

Responsibilities:

• Manage and match available loads from our clients to over-the-road truck to maximize the capacity of each truck and driver, consolidating cargo throughout all regions.
• Maximize all tractor trailer utilization by operating the Company’s Transportation Management System.
• Understand current market trends and rates to improve service/cost to meet NATS profit margin goals.
• Responsible for fleet profitability by continuously assigning loads based on a preplanned operation. This role includes booking freight ahead of time as necessary.
• Continuous communication with drivers to ensure load planning and accurate assignment.
• Manage shipper/consignee status updates on pickup, arrivals, and other information in all locations.
• Full understanding of “Hours of Service” regulation for proper load assignment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. The ability to communicate effectively with your team and our customers.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

Experience:

• College degree preferred, or some college course work completed.
• Transportation/Dispatching experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactively collaborate with teams from different departments

Benefits:

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and best in class benefits, including medical, dental, paid holidays, and vacation along with the opportunity to be part of the growing and stable company.