Capacity Planner (Greater Houston Market)
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities:
- Ensure shipments are matched with the right carriers and delivered efficiently
- Identify and vet prospective carriers to build a reliable network of service providers
- Negotiate shipping rates and terms with carriers to ensure cost-effective and timely transportation
- Match available loads with third party carriers, optimizing routes and schedules to maximize efficiency
- Analyze historical shipment data and market trends to forecast future capacity needs
- Anticipate seasonal fluctuations and proactively secure carrier capacity
- Identify gaps in the carrier network and recommend strategic partnerships
- Track carrier performance metrics to support data-driven decisions
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date carrier profiles, rate tables, and capacity data in TMS
- Work closely with transportation operations and customer service to align capacity with demand
- Stay informed on market conditions
- Responsible for maintaining SOPs for assigned plants
Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3–5 years of experience in transportation planning, carrier procurement, or logistics operations
- Understanding of freight markets, carrier operations, and transportation modes preferred
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and ERP platforms preferred
- Familiar with freight rate structures, carrier scorecards, and market intelligence tools
- Knowledge with Carrier Sourcing and Vetting preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
- Knowledge of company policies and procedures preferred