Overview
Corporate Load Planner Jobs in Fort Worth, TX at Conner Industries, Inc.
Title: Corporate Load Planner
Company: Conner Industries, Inc.
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Company
Conner Industries, Inc. is a rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor in the industrial lumber, custom wood packaging, and integrated packaging markets. With an outstanding reputation, and over 40 years as an industry leader, we operate 14 manufacturing facilities and currently sit at #2 in the U.S. for market share. Best of all, we are growing!
Key Job Responsibilities
Plan and schedule carriers to execute Conner shipments.
Salary $50,000-55,000 yearly plus variables
Requirements
DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Coordinate with regional plant locations to plan and schedule carrier transportation of lumber, pallets, crates, and other industrial packaging
Coordinate with mill and other suppliers to plan and schedule carrier transportation of lumber and other supplies to plant locations
Develop and nurture quality relationships with carriers and transportation brokers to ensure responsive, efficient, and cost-effective pickups and deliveries
Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external contacts
Follow up to ensure scheduled loads are picked up and delivered on time, and troubleshoot any delays to meet customer delivery expectations
Maintain open levels of communication between plant personnel, carriers/brokers, and company management
Identify and mitigate any transportation issues, communicating with and/or elevating to company management as necessary
Assist in establishing, managing and growing carrier/broker relationships
Qualifications, Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree desired, or equivalent work experience
At least 5+ years transportation experience, brokerage experience a plus
Must be self-motivated and able to make limited and independent judgments based on given alternatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be a modern, forward thinker not afraid to try new things and adapt to change
Computer proficient, able to adapt to internal systems with strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills
Analytic skills to quickly and accurately assimilate information making sound business decisions
Understand importance of ‘do what you say’
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.
EEO Statement
Conner Industries does not disqualify applicants that test positive for THC on the pre-employment drug screen.
As permitted by state law, applicants being considered for positions with the following responsibilities: CDL Drivers, Forklift Operators, Sales, Maintenance, Management, and all Corporate positions, must pass a drug and alcohol test, done through an outside vendor, Quest Diagnostics, before beginning work in that position. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification for the desired position. Conner Industries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Conner Industries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Benefits
Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
8 Company Paid Holidays
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Training & Development
