The Capacity Planner is responsible for analyzing Driver Optimization solutions and assigning loads to HGT capacity within an assigned geographic territory. In this role, the Capacity Planner is responsible for daily market planning and effective use of capacity, meeting customer service requirements, minimizing cost through loaded miles and maximizing available driver hours. The Capacity Planner reports to the Manager, Regional Capacity Planning.
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for analyzing Driver Optimization solutions and assigning loads to HGT Capacity in compliance with federal safety regulations, such as “Hours of Service” Federal Regulations, geographic considerations, equipment constraints to maximize driver utilization
- Supports the development of market plan and is accountable for daily execution of all inbound and outbound loads for an assigned geographic territory
- Re-plans loads when necessary due to delays, equipment failure or driver issues
- Works with Intermodal Operations and Network Optimization to maximize equipment utilization and driver productivity
- Proactively works with Terminal Operations, Intermodal Operations and Account Management to confirm capacity coverage in advance of anticipated customer requirements
- Plans and implements initiatives to improve routing and equipment utilization consistent with customer expectations and Network needs
- Accountable for meeting established metrics, including loaded miles, driver utilization, service, safety and cost per load
- Daily, complete and resolve all outstanding load planning issues, or pending concerns and effectively communicate to the afterhours team
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
- 0-1 years’ experience in transportation operations (truckload or intermodal) preferred
- Proficiency with transportation management systems in a large corporate environment preferred
- Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Must be a self-starter and a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Available for weekend coverage on a rotating basis
Salary: $50,500- $55,000/year base salary + Bonus Eligibility
This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers’ needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers’ supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $5 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. For more information, visit www.hubgroup.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- 0-1 years' experience in transportation operations (truckload or intermodal)
- Proficiency with transportation management systems in a large corporate environment
- Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Must be a self-starter and a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Available for weekend coverage on a rotating basis
What We Do
For 50 years, Hub Group has been dedicated to serving customers with innovative, premier supply chain solutions tailored to each client’s needs. We understand your business needs are constantly evolving, so we design transportation solutions to scale and evolve with them. Supported by a powerful asset-backed network of 45,000 53’ intermodal containers, nearly 4,000 drivers, 5,500 trailers and 29 terminals, our transportation solutions are strategically built to drive long-term success. We work with your organization to deliver high-quality service while incessantly refining and improving your supply chain to forge a clearer route ahead. Hub Group provides industry-leading solutions for customers that want better control over costs, higher levels of service and a streamlined approach to their supply chain. Our solutions harness proprietary technology to optimize multimodal networks for customers operating both domestically and across the globe. Through customer-centric strategies and programs, we centralize all communication, management and accountability for your supply chain – allowing you to focus on other areas of your business. Our end-to-end suite of solutions is blended and delivered to customers with a single point of contact, supported by teams that look deeper into supply chains to extract hidden value. We advance sustainability initiatives, provide better visibility and help navigate customers’ businesses towards their unique goals. And on top of that, we remain true to our roots with a culture of service, innovation and integrity. Because we believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. At Hub Group, we know The Way Ahead.
