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 Local trucking powers every regional economy, yet much of the industry still relies on outdated manual processes.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.