Job Overview

As a Planner, you are responsible for coordinating assets to satisfy the needs of clients, drivers and the company. You will predict availability and potential of assets in your assigned region, and properly acquire freight to effectively utilize those assets in the best interest of the company.

Key Responsibilities

- Establish resource availability by analyzing drivers, tractors and trailers in the region and interpreting restrictions and opportunities.
- Establish and forecast customer needs and demands.
- Monitor, forecast and serve corporate clients’ needs on a regular basis.
- Develop overall strategy by assembling all relevant information, planning, and communicating it in an effective and timely manner to the Fleet Management group for execution.
- Perform general customer service functions, including communicating with customer personnel regarding load issues, monitoring loads and strengthening relationships with key contacts.

Requirements

- 1–3 years of previous transportation or logistics experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven analytical and critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
- Demonstrated skills in aligning goals with strategic direction to achieve targeted business results.




- Proven team player with ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and develop collaborative relationships.
- Robust knowledge of company goals, work direction and practices.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including schedules such as 4‑on/4‑off from 06:00 to 18:00.

Benefits

- Supportive team that provides coaching and training to develop skills and progress careers.
- Work environments that promote a healthy work‑life balance.
- Meaningful and impactful work with an essential service provider.
- Engaging Wellness Program and extracurricular sports teams.
- Active corporate social responsibility and charitable giving.
- Commitment to environmental sustainability.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bison Transport is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Background and Suitability

Background and suitability for a career in transportation is wide‑ranging. Candidates from airline, automotive, retail, hospitality and related industries are encouraged to apply. We welcome high‑potential contributors who aspire to lead people and processes in the pursuit of service excellence and who are eager to learn our business from the ground up.

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📌 Transportation Planner (Winnipeg)
🏢 Bison Transport
📍 Winnipeg