Planner Full-time Job
Transportation & Logistics WoodstockJob Details
The P&D Planner will be responsible for planning, organizing and monitoring incoming and outgoing freight to ensure the most timely and efficient utilization of dock space, equipment and movement of freight.
How You’ll Help
- Creating routes/load plans that take all business requirements into consideration [customer experience, operational efficiencies & increased cost savings for the company and our driver/broker community.
- Review route/load plan within system and initiate adjustments to the plan as required, inclusive of appointment freight.
- Trigger optimization, if necessary to ensure P&D plan is aligned.
- Ensure all trailer and route planning in accordance with transportation laws and company policies regarding weight and weight distribution, cbing, transportation of dangerous goods are being followed
- Plan dock loading, unloading and staging locations as well as monitor and execute dock door assignements
- Monitor and review close times and productivity, noting trends to support improvement initiatives
- Ensure shipments are status coded when being added and/or removed from load plan
- Making suggestions for improvement in planning and dock processes for increased efficiency
- Other related duties as may be required
Your Skills and Experience
- Minimum of two-three years’ experience in dock and/or P&D dispatch operations, preferably in the transportation industry
- Other experience in the transportation industry may be considered and in addition to dock/dispatch experience would be considered an asset.
- Strong communication skills in both English and French
- Advanced computer skills as well as experience with MS Office products and web based programs. Previous experience with Truckmate and Bringg is an asset
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues
- Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies.
- Results focused
- Monitor and review close times and productivity, noting trends to support improvement initiatives
- Ensure shipments are status coded when being added and/or removed from load plan
- Making suggestions for improvement in planning and dock processes for increased efficiency
- Other related duties as may be required
Your Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of two-three years’ experience in dock and/or P&D dispatch operations, preferably in the transportation industry
- Other experience in the transportation industry may be considered and in addition to dock/dispatch experience would be considered an asset.
To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.
If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.