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Load Planner
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pasadena, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
23 August 2026 (18 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
As a Load Planner you will be responsible for growing and developing a profitable successful chemical/waste transportation operation. Coordinate and manage loads to remain cost effective as a company. Support drivers based out of all existing markets with primary focus on their assigned market.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Focus on key areas of Operations: Safety Service Revenue Assets and Costs
- Utilize enhanced software inside of TMS with emphasis on streamlining load planning
- Interact with customers both internal and external in a cooperative friendly manner; insist on the same level of cooperation from the driver force; ensure quality customer service
- Bring energy enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the job. Promote teamwork and a positive work atmosphere.
- Willing to understand and support change as it relates to processes structure and business modeling.
- Coordinate daily planning activities: customer order acceptance data entry asset management schedule preparation and accepting accountability of meeting dispatch & terminal specific operating objectives.
- Ability to effectively handle escalations and time critical issues perform transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Identify process breakdowns and develop improvement plans with partners to resolve.
- 1st point of contact for work issues problems and troubleshooting.
- Take an active interest in self-development and focus on learning the details of our business in preparation for potential roles of greater responsibility.
- Duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director of Chemical Load Planning
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in the transportation field preferred.
- Experience in the transportation field preferred.
- Familiar with Transportation Management Software (ie: TMW McLeod)
- Strong computer skills and adaptable to new software
- Experience and ability in using Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Teambuilding skills and the ability to drive change.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Coaching and development skills.
- Strong supervision planning coordination negotiations and employee relations skills.
About Company
Action is a growth-oriented, leading provider of specialized transportation and environmental services. These services include specialty chemicals, hazardous waste, freight brokerage, industrial cleaning, and a broad range of environmental remediation services.
