Planner Full-time Job

The Planner ensures timely and efficient movement of trucks and freight within a designated region to maximize efficiencies while minimizing empty miles and wait times. 

How You’ll Help

• Identify required loads two to three days out and organize for greatest efficiency
• Assign and line up loads and deliveries based on efficiency and information from Fleet Specialists
• Monitor scheduled runs to ensure they are on schedule and advise Fleet Specialists, Customer Service, and/or Planner in next region of any changes
• Promote driver friendly atmosphere on and off the road
• Investigate and address repeat late deliveries, load refusals, and non-compliance with SOPs
• Manage Brokers and driver time off, updating time away and time ready in the system
• Working closely with the safety team on driver training and safety related concerns as identified
• Manage / support compliance with random drug tests monthly
• Complete Broker pay sheets
• Work with brokers on statement issues, missed payments and related concerns.
• Work with drivers in regards to payment concerns or disputes on irregular duties such as working time or customer detention.
• Liaison between driver and/or broker with Safety, Compliance, Recruiting and operations departments as needed
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education in logistics or business administration
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a time sensitive, planning and organizing role, preferable in the transportation industry
• Experience using MS Outlook, Excel & Word; must possess the aptitude for learning new programs
• Strong customer service focus, relationship building skills
• Good communication skills including the ability to relay information (verbal and written) between several parties and deliver a positive customer experience
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills, the ability to evaluate current situation, respond quickly to changing requirements, execute and escalate accordingly
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced  deadline-driven setting
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline driven environment; appropriate sense of urgency
• Ability to collaborate with others to meet customer expectations