Load Planner

Birmingham, AL
Global company seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Logistics and Dispatch Specialist with a proven track record of optimizing fleet operations, maximizing profitability, and ensuring seamless supply chain execution. Must be adept at strategic load planning, strict compliance monitoring, and real-time transit tracking using advanced Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Come join our growing team!

salary: $19 - $21 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

  • Load & Route Optimization: Expert at building efficient delivery sequences and maximizing cargo layouts to unlock full trailer capacity, significantly reducing empty miles and fuel overhead.

  • Driver Coordination & Compliance: Highly skilled in matching active loads with optimal carrier/driver assets while rigorously monitoring driver availability, equipment capacity, and DOT Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.

  • Dispatch & Real-Time Tracking: Proficient in updating and managing complex TMS platforms to track high-value shipments live from origin to destination.

  • Critical Problem Solving: Serves as the primary point of contact for agile crisis management, resolving unexpected transit delays, mechanical breakdowns, and sudden schedule changes with minimal impact on delivery windows.

  • Stakeholder Communication: Exceptional cross-functional communicator, adept at delivering clear, actionable instructions and updates to drivers, fleet managers, dispatchers, internal customer service teams, and end customers.

Skills
  • Logistics (1 year of experience is required)
  • DOT
  • Customer Service
  • Documentation of Operations
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 2 years
  • Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-06-19

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