MCL Load Planner at Maersk Line

WHAT WE OFFER:

• When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace.
• You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things.
• We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values.
• To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.
• Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.
• Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve.
• In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work.
• At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Load Planning & Optimization:

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly loads based on order volumes, customer requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Optimize truck loads to ensure maximum trailer utilization and cost efficiency.
• Assign loads to carriers and drivers using Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Routing & Scheduling:

• Develop effective and time-sensitive delivery routes for company or third-party carriers.
• Monitor real-time delivery progress and proactively manage any delays or issues.

Carrier & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Communicate with internal departments (sales, warehouse, procurement) to align load planning with operational needs.
• Liaise with carriers to schedule pickups, resolve service issues, and confirm availability.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all shipments comply with local and international transportation regulations, including weight limits and safety standards.
• Prepare accurate load documentation including bills of lading, manifests, and schedules.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze freight costs, delivery performance, and route efficiency.
• Provide insights and reports to improve service levels and reduce transport costs

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of transportation and logistics operations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and route planning tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and freight handling

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 2–3 years experience in load planning, dispatching, or transportation coordination
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics software
• Experience with ERP systems or WMS is a plus

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• On-time delivery rate
• Load efficiency (utilization %)
• Freight cost per shipment
• Claims and compliance rate
• Carrier on-time performance