Transportation Load Planner

Welcome to Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson Family of Companies, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1909, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Central Steel & Wire offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Load Planner with Central Steel & Wire, you will be responsible for designing cost-efficient routing with a high level of customer service, ensuring on-time delivery to customers. A load planner will analyze shipments to create a work plan to meet customer expectations while minimizing asset use mileage while maximizing route stops and load weight. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 12pm until 8:30pm.

• Responsible for producing day-to-day transportation plans to meet delivery dates utilizing routing software (OTM and SAP)
• Identify shipping opportunities for improved performance such as: truckload multi-stops, consolidated shipments, etc.
• Perform methodical data analysis of the plan to maximize asset use and service requirements and reduce cost.
• Create/maintain reporting on transportation goals
• Identify and resolve carrier performance issues such as: missed loads, stops pick-ups, etc.
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a transportation role
• Computer skills required (OTM/SAP experience a plus)
• Ability to manage changing priorities and multiple tasks
• Track record of self-motivated, results-orientated team player
• Professional communication skills with internal and external customers

Salary: $27.25 - $34.07 per hour. A starting salary higher than $27.25 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

Central Steel & Wire offers eligible employees the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Telehealth and Wellness Programs