Load Planning Specialist - Supply Chain & Transportation
We are seeking a detail-oriented Load Planning Specialist to provide temporary support to the Centralized Load Planning team. This position will be responsible for coordinating and planning daily shipments across multiple distribution channels while partnering closely with operational teams and transportation carriers. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment, and able to effectively manage changing priorities while maintaining clear communication with internal and external partners.

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 6am-5pm 
Location: Mooresville, NC 
Pay/Compensation: $28.00-$31.00/hour
Opportunity Type: indefinite contract assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate BDC-to-XDT, BDC-to-Store, and FDC-to-Store shipments based on daily transportation and operational needs.
• Support daily load planning activities to help ensure shipments are planned accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor and manage the team's shared email communications, responding to requests and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Partner with distribution, transportation, and operational teams to address load planning needs and resolve shipment-related issues.
• Communicate with transportation carriers regarding load requirements, scheduling, changes, and other daily transportation needs.
• Monitor planned loads and make adjustments based on operational changes, capacity constraints, or shifting priorities.
• Maintain accurate load planning information and ensure appropriate documentation and communication are completed.
• Identify and communicate potential transportation or scheduling issues that could impact store or distribution operations.
• Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders regarding shipment status, changes, and exceptions.
• Support additional transportation and load planning activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, dispatch, load planning, or distribution operations preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating and coordinating with transportation carriers and operational teams.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel, preferred.
• Ability to learn transportation and load planning systems quickly.