Description Innovative client in the services field seeks a Load Planner with transportation industry expertise. The responsibilities for this role will include planning and coordinating the efficient transportation of goods and services, ensuring optimal load management, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. This involves creating load plans, optimizing routes, and managing transportation schedules. The ideal candidate for this role should have strong understanding of transportation logistics and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities: • Efficiently process and implement load plans to enhance trailer utilization and provide economical transportation solutions. • Recognize and secure backhaul opportunities to improve route efficiency and lower transportation costs. • Partner with carriers to plan, track, and control shipments, ensuring punctual and accurate deliveries. • Evaluate transportation data to discover trends, inefficiencies, and areas for potential enhancement. • Maintain clear and effective communication with various stakeholders, such as drivers, dispatchers, and customers. • Ensure all transportation activities are in compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. • Tackle and resolve any transportation-related challenges that may arise, offering support and solutions when necessary. • Keep accurate records of all transportation activities, including load plans, shipment schedules, and backhaul arrangements. • Guarantee that all return trips with the private fleet incorporate a backhaul. • Allocate loads to external carriers when there is no availability within the private fleet. • Optimize multiple pickups on less-than-truckload lanes. Requirements The ideal Load Planner will preferably have a Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration. Other requirements for the Load Planner role include and are not limited to: · 1+ year of transportation related experience · Strong Analytical skills · Strong communication and negotiation skills · Microsoft Office Suite For more information on this Load Planner position and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2669 and reference JO#03710-0013125285. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .