AFC Transport Hiring for Logistics Freight Planner Job at St Louis Park Full Time

Why AFC?
Because…. We love Trucks, Trailers, our Shipping Partners and Technology; They form the foundation of our business. But….That’s not what we call the Driving force behind our business’s success, that’s “OUR PEOPLE.” We love our people and are focused on each of them enjoying their job… That enjoyment, fosters amazing end results. Whether it’s our progressive plans to promote from within or our mentorship programs where our leaders spend time with you individually helping you work towards your personal and professional goals. We work hard, we play hard, and another area we are super proud of….We leverage our Tech Stack to ensure you aren’t the 24/7 resource and working around the clock and best of all….While you are in the office your work is stream lean and enjoyable based on an amazing atmosphere and the best technology available!

With over 200 trucks, AFC Transport is the 23rd largest flatbed carrier in the country and we are on a path to GROW, GROW, GROW! (Transport Topics Top 100/2022)

AFC Transport is looking for a Logistics/Freight Planner who is a motivated self-starter and who isn’t afraid of a challenge. You will be empowered to make decisions that directly impact the success of our fleet. You will successfully plan drivers and freight while meeting customer expectations. You will quickly adapt to plan changes and ensure profitability.

This role will primarily focus on :

• Adhering to customer requests and achieving on-time service
• Managing the freight plans to meet asset utilization & Driver needs
• Focus on profitability goals including deadhead, rate per mile, and revenue per truck
• Managing freight within the required HOS regulations and DOT regulations
• Providing drivers with a good work/life balance and focusing on a high retention rate across the fleet
• Focus on best practices for an overall high-performing team
• Trailer utilization and trailer dwell tracking

Job Qualifications Required for Success:

• Decisiveness: Have the ability to put things into perspective, weigh all your options, assess all relevant information and anticipate the consequences, good and bad. Have the ability to know who can help you reach a solution.
• Communication: Ability to adjust your tone/style according to your audience, ability to explain complex issues both internally and externally.
• Time Management: Have the ability to manage your time to efficiently prioritize tasks while adopting an attitude to take on new tasks and deadlines.
• Self-Motivation: Having a positive attitude and the initiative to work without constant supervision.
• Teamwork: working for our common goal, know when to be a leader and when to be a listener. Ability to be perceptive along with receptive to others needs and responsibilities.
• Conflict Resolution: Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish a rapport with others, know how to be persuasive with the ability to stay calm.
• Computer Expertise: Must be proficient in Microsoft software; Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Louis Park, MN 55426: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location