Load Planner
1099
On-site
7 years experience
Ava Zimmermann
Load Planner · Optimization, Consolidation & Routing
Nashville, TN (558) 813-•••• ava.zimmermann@•••••••
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306
Loads Planned / Wk
90.9%
Trailer Utilization
16.3%
Deadhead ↓
Professional Summary
Load Planner with 7 years of hands-on experience across Pacific Northwest and Texas Triangle operations. Proven track record improving operational KPIs, reducing costs, and building lasting shipper, carrier, and vendor relationships. Ready to plug into a growing team.
Experience
Load Planner
Zimmermann Logistics Group · 2023 – Present
- Owned end-to-end load planner responsibilities across 5+ active accounts.
- Improved core KPI by 27.8% year-over-year through disciplined process and vendor management.
- Partnered cross-functionally with sales, operations, and finance to hit quarterly service and margin targets.
Associate Load Planner
Vega Supply Chain Solutions · 2019 – 2021
- Ran a book of 20 customers with 94.4% on-time performance.
- Completed structured mentorship on BOL & POD handling, FMCSA compliance, factoring.
Lanes & Equipment
Equipment / Modes
Step Deck
Reefer
Intermodal
Top Lanes / Regions
SEA ↔ SLC
STL ↔ KCM
MSP ↔ ORD
LAX ↔ PHX
MEM ↔ HOU
Education & Training
Penn State
B.A., Economics · 2017 – 2021
Coursework in transportation economics, procurement, warehousing, and global logistics.
CSCMP Education
Professional Certificate Program · 2021 – 2023
Continuing education in supply chain analytics, network design, and operations leadership.
Testimonials
"Ava communicates faster than anyone we work with. Clean paperwork, dependable follow-through, and always accountable."
"We ran a pilot with Ava across three of our toughest operations. Kept us updated end-to-end. Easy to work with."