Dock Planner Full-time Job

The Dock Planner is responsible for coordinating activities within terminal dock operations to provide support to the Dock Supervisor and Operations Manager as well as monitor the P&D plans and ensure on-timely service of freight delivery.
Please note: There are two shifts available for this role. Monday to Friday; 5pm – 1:30am

How You’ll Help
•    Assist in monitoring the P&D plans created by the P&D Planners.
•    Assignment of equipment to fulfill the P&D plans.
•    Update TMS door board and ensure trailers stating 100%.
•    Monitor freight plans and freight flow
•    Ensure freight delivery is servicing on time, monitor appointments, and ensure appointments are flowing to the P&D plans.
•    Collaborate with P&D Planners on planning and removing freight that cannot be serviced.
•    Support Managers and Supervisors on real time coding of service failures.
•    Support supervisors and managers on the creation of TRIPS beyond outbound plans.
•    Monitor outbound and transfer freight to ensure all freight moves smoothly each night.
•    Other related duties may be required.

Your Skills & Experience: 
•    Minimum of secondary education
•    Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics or related field, an asset
•    A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered
•    Previous Transportation or Dispatch experience is required.
•    Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a dock environment.
•    A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
•    Communication skills – advanced.
•    Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, AS400, TruckMate, Connected Dock, Bringg, and web based programs.
•    Demonstrated customer relationship skills.
•    Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment.
•    Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues.
•    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 with drivers, co-workers, etc.
•    Ability to work in a team environment, follow directions, and give clear instructions.
•    Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies. 
•    Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
•    Results focused. 
•    Bilingual in both French & English required; spoken & written
•    Able to work with little supervision
•    20% Dock environment includes close proximity to moving vehicles, equipment, and loud noise 
•    80% Dock Office environment with computer work and handling of documentation
•    Extended period sitting in a work station working on a computer and on a phone

 

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.

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.