Operations Planner

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Location: Corporate Office - Richmond, VA

Department: Operations

• Provide the analysis & research to support proposed changes within a geographical area of responsibility
• Focus on creating ways to accommodate the scheduled movement of freight in a timely & cost effective manner
• Planning tools to be used include reports, access databases, excel & sequel spreadsheets
• LTL experience with analysis of freight, handling, coordination & scheduling
• Regular attendance is required
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• College degree or equivalent work experience in transportation desired
• LTL transportation experience required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• LTL experience with analysis of freight, handling, coordination & scheduling
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Powerpoint
• AS400 experience preferred
• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 25 lbs
• Responds well to questions. Ability to read and interpret written information and documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• If a rehire, must be eligible for rehire

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• College Scholarship Program Awards
• Credit Union
• Dental Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Job Referral Bonus Program (Eligible Employees Only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Time Off Policies
• Prescription Plans
• Safety Awards Program (Specific Employees Only)
• Safe Driving Bonus Program (Drivers Only)
• Service Awards
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Vision Insurance
• Workers’ Compensation
• Jury Duty Leave

Estes reserves the right to change, adjust, amend or terminate its benefits at any time.