capacity planning specialist.

The Capacity Planning Specialist (Ground) covers, dispatches, and monitors assigned ground shipments using Aljex, Open Dock, and MacroPoint. The role secures qualified carriers, manages pickup/delivery appointments, tracks in-transit ETAs, and audits final carrier costs to enable accurate billing.

Essential Job Functions Coverage & Dispatch

• Source approved carriers and confirm rates, equipment, and compliance in Aljex.
  
  
• Complete dispatch and verify MacroPoint tracking is active prior to pickup.
  
  

Appointment Management

• Schedule and update Open Dock pickup/delivery appointments; record details in Aljex.
  
  
• Adjust appointments as needed; route customer-facing changes through the Operational Account Manager.
  
  

In-Transit Monitoring

• Track ETAs via MacroPoint, update Aljex milestones (e.g., Arrived PU), and flag at-risk delivery windows.
  
  
• Conduct check calls when automated tracking is unavailable.
  
  

Cost Audit & Settlement

• Audit and confirm final carrier charges (FCC) in Aljex within 24 hours of delivery.
  
  
• Validate accessorials/detention against carrier documentation and resolve rate disputes before billing.
  
  

Escalation & Communication

• Escalate capacity shortages, carrier service failures, and consolidation opportunities to management.
  
  
• Immediately report security issues to GSOC and system defects to the Program Manager.
  
  
• Complete shift handovers to ensure seamless transfer of open loads and appointments.
  
  

Requirements & Preferred Skills

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary work using standard office equipment (keyboard, mouse, monitor).
  
  
• Tools & Systems: Proficiency with Open Dock, MacroPoint/Tive, and Aljex.
  
  
• Domain Knowledge: Experience managing vetted carrier pools, accessorial structures, margin control, and specialized/cross-border freight.
  
  

salary: $68,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

Working primarily in Descartes Aljex, with Open Dock for appointments and MacroPoint for tracking, the Capacity Planning Specialist sources




Skills

carrier sourcing (7 years of experience is required)

logistics (7 years of experience is required)

3 pl (7 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 7 years

Experience level: Experienced

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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.