Transportation Load Planner

at Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. in University Park, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary

Welcome to Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson Family of Companies, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1909, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Central Steel & Wire offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Load Planner with Central Steel & Wire, you will be responsible for designing cost-efficient routing with a high level of customer service, ensuring on-time delivery to customers. A load planner will analyze shipments to create a work plan to meet customer expectations while minimizing asset use mileage while maximizing route stops and load weight. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 12pm until 8:30pm.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for producing day-to-day transportation plans to meet delivery dates utilizing routing software (OTM and SAP)
Identify shipping opportunities for improved performance such as: truckload multi-stops, consolidated shipments, etc.
Perform methodical data analysis of the plan to maximize asset use and service requirements and reduce cost.
Create/maintain reporting on transportation goals
Identify and resolve carrier performance issues such as: missed loads, stops pick-ups, etc.
All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a transportation role
Computer skills required (OTM/SAP experience a plus)
Ability to manage changing priorities and multiple tasks
Track record of self-motivated, results-orientated team player
Professional communication skills with internal and external customers

Salary: $27.25 - $34.07 per hour. A starting salary higher than $27.25 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

Central Steel & Wire offers eligible employees the following benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
Flexible spending accounts
401K plans with employer-matching contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Telehealth and Wellness Programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.