Transportation Load Planner
Full-time
University Park, IL, USA
USD 27.25-34.07 / hour
Posted on Aug 13, 2026
Summary
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.
Roles And Responsibilities
Central Steel & Wire offers eligible employees the following benefits:
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.
Roles And Responsibilities
- 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
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
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