?Load Planner (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote)

US Foods • Rosemont, IL • 10h ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE (https://www.myworkday.com/usfoods/d/task/2998$47185.htmld)

Join Our Community of Food People!

Responsible for planning and executing transportation services from vendor shipping locations to US Foods distribution facilities, and 3rd party cross dock facilities, while ensuring on time delivery and maximizing freight income.

This position is hybrid which means work is completed in office two days per month at our Rosemont Illinois Office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform inbound load planning activities through consolidation of purchase orders, routing and selecting carriers to meet service and freight income expectations by utilizing the Transportation Management System (TMS).

Identify optimal freight solutions and select best mode of transportation to reduce cost position, while focusing on truck utilization.

Work directly with merchandising to improve load profitability and reduce negative freight income.

Process load tenders and follow though to ensure load acceptance by designated carriers.

Track loads to ensure on-time delivery or proactively communicate potential delivery delays to our customers.

Communicate daily with Buyers, Carriers, Carrier Development, and Division Operations concerning shipping activities and improvement opportunities.

Generate reports as required from the TMS to facilitate continuous improvement efforts.

Provide "out of office" coverage for other load planners as necessary.

Communicate and escalate issues as they arise to Management.

Follow policy and procedure put in place by Management.

Education/Training: Minimum 2 years progressive logistics, transportation and distribution experience strongly desired. Prior experience with TMS applications and JDA experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong knowledge of transportation management, strong logistics background required. Ability to utilize TMS for Execution, Optimization, Carrier Tariff knowledge, and the ability to drive freight income within the inbound logistics program.

Proficient in the use of PC's and windows-based applications. Highly analytical, strong ability to manage process changes in a fast paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills needed.

Potential travel required.

?Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$65,000 - $100,000

EOE?- Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual?Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status

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US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF\CCPA\policy.pdf) .

US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .

EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\EEO\Supplement\Final\JRF\QA\508c.pdf) .

Pay Transparency policy statement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

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