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Regional Equipment Planner

Quality Carriers, Inc.

Location: Tampa, FL 33602
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: October 13, 2020
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Quality Carriers, Inc. is a global transportation logistics and Services Company. It is the operating company for Quality Carriers, QC Energy Resources, Quality Bulk Logistics, and Boasso Global. We employ over 2,000 people nationwide and have over 200 people in our Tampa based corporate office located in the Channelside District.
Quality is a core carrier for many of the Fortune 500 companies engaged in chemical processing and we provide services to many of the top 100 chemical producers in the world with US operations.
Essential Functions:
• Responsible for the proactive planning, oversight, and assignment of the shared trailer pool equipment on all regional outbound and intra-region system freight by fully utilizing the shared pool within the assigned market
• Proactively monitor all inbound shared pool equipment into the assigned region and advance plan the assets next move post tank wash based on equipment forward demand within the region
• Engages in daily review of equipment balance, both current and inbound, within the assigned region to align ongoing operational regional demand with the appropriate equipment balance levels
• Collaborates with the shared trailer pool fleet manager on all assets within the region requiring maintenance or hand labor to ensure smooth workflow and reduced down time of assets at vendors, company maintenance shops, or tank washes
• Manages the end-to-end tank wash process on all inbound equipment into the assigned region through timely tank wash assignments, confirmation of prior product compatibility with the tank wash, scheduling, PO coordination, and ongoing communication with tank wash on ETA to ensure timely completion for upcoming planning and assignment
• Ensure equipment is ready for use at the appointed time, utilizing all equipment and resources to do so
• Work with maintenance facilities and vendors on a daily basis to ensure all sub-set of assigned pool trailers are in in full compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as all QC preventative maintenance standards
• Manage all asset assignments in collaboration with Central Scheduling and terminal personnel, ensuring that complete work assignments can be sent to all drivers
• Performs projects and other duties as assigned
Education:
• 2 Year Degree preferred
• HS Diploma Required.
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities (Competencies):
• 2 3 years experience Dispatcher or Transportation operations experience
• Basic knowledge of companys various business operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, detail oriented, and ability to take initiative
• Ability to prioritize and hands multiple tasks
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently, as required
• Knowledge of Google apps and Microsoft Office products preferred
• Strong analytical and planning skills
• TMW software experience desired
We offer competitive wages and employee benefits (Flexible spending accounts, generous Paid Time Off/Holiday Schedule, in addition to Medical, Dental and Vision plans).
Quality Carriers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Experience
Required
• 2 - 3 years: Dispatcher or Transportation Operations
Preferred
• TMW software
• Basic knowledge of companys various business operations
Education
Required
• High School or better
Preferred
• Associates or better
Skills
Preferred
• Communication
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Detail Oriented
• Decision Making
• Analytical Thinking
Behaviors
Preferred
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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