Network Optimization Planner (Drayage / Port Operations)
Location: Long Beach, CA
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 annually
Company: Cargomatic

About Cargomatic

Cargomatic is a leading technology platform transforming local trucking. Our digital marketplace connects shippers with commercial truck drivers to move freight more efficiently across major metropolitan areas. Local trucking powers every regional economy, yet much of the industry still relies on outdated manual processes. Cargomatic is changing that by bringing transparency, automation, and efficiency to how freight moves.

If you’re looking to help modernize logistics while working in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Cargomatic is seeking an experienced Network Optimization Planner with port and drayage operations experience to support our Long Beach market. This role is responsible for balancing freight demand with operational capacity to ensure reliable service and strong asset utilization.

You will work closely with Customer Success, Terminal Operations, Capacity Planning, and Equipment teams to maintain a forward-looking market plan that aligns drivers, equipment, and customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Balance freight demand with driver and equipment capacity across the market planning horizon

• Confirm shipment demand with Customer Success for the next 72-hour planning window

• Coordinate with Terminal Managers to validate driver availability and operational capacity

• Work with Equipment teams to confirm chassis and empty container availability

• Develop and maintain a balanced Market Capacity Plan with Terminal and Capacity teams

• Use automation tools to tender freight to service providers in bundles of productive workdays

• Lead daily Market Planning calls reviewing demand forecasts, capacity, and operational risks

• Partner with Terminal Managers to onboard new customer demand and plan driver and chassis needs

• Ensure efficient deployment of drivers, tractors, chassis, and other market assets

• Identify and escalate risks that could impact service reliability or market capacity

Success in this Role

• Sequential volume growth while maintaining approximately 25% gross margin

• High utilization of drivers, tractors, chassis, and market assets

• Balanced demand and capacity across the planning window

• Reliable service delivery with minimal operational disruption

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in port, drayage, or intermodal logistics operations

• Strong understanding of container flow, terminal appointments, chassis management, and dispatch operations

• Experience balancing freight demand with operational capacity

• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to coordinate across operations, customer success, and equipment teams

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume logistics environment

• Experience with transportation management systems or logistics software preferred

• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 – $85,000 annually

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Opportunity to grow with a high-growth logistics technology company

Cargomatic is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.