Load Planner
Open to W-2 or 1099
Remote
5 years experience
Michael Kensington
Load Planner · Optimization, Consolidation & Routing
Nashville, TN (241) 498-•••• michael.kensington@•••••••
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123
Loads Planned / Wk
90.9%
Trailer Utilization
25.4%
Deadhead ↓
Professional Summary
Load Planner with 5 years of hands-on experience across Texas Triangle and Northeast 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
Kensington Logistics Group · 2023 – Present
- Owned end-to-end load planner responsibilities across 23+ active accounts.
- Improved core KPI by 9.5% 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
Molina Supply Chain Solutions · 2018 – 2020
- Ran a book of 11 customers with 98.9% on-time performance.
- Completed structured mentorship on FMCSA compliance, factoring, customer negotiation.
Lanes & Equipment
Equipment / Modes
Hotshot
Conestoga
Flatbed
Dry Van (53')
LTL
Top Lanes / Regions
ATL ↔ DAL
IND ↔ CVG
MIA ↔ NYC
HOU ↔ ELP
LAX ↔ PHX
Education & Training
Purdue University
B.S., Transportation & Logistics · 2018 – 2022
Coursework in transportation economics, procurement, warehousing, and global logistics.
APICS / ASCM
Professional Certificate Program · 2022 – 2023
Continuing education in supply chain analytics, network design, and operations leadership.
Testimonials
"Michael communicates faster than anyone we work with. Clean paperwork, dependable follow-through, and always accountable."
"We ran a pilot with Michael across three of our toughest operations. Kept us updated end-to-end. Easy to work with."