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Description

Responsibilities of the National Transportation Planner include but are not limited to:
Maintains and conducts National Network Master Data readiness using forecasted reports to optimize Purolator’s Network Accuracy to adjust trips based on fluctuations of daily volume
Responsible for all Holiday Planning activities for internal and external parties in the Transportation Network
Provides support for driver run coverage when required
Supports onboarding and maintains relationships with our external ground linehaul vendors
Provide Domestic FTL coverage for all national requirements for our TL customers
Ground Linehaul RFP support throughout full process
Responsible to prepare and lead all Purolator peak season linehaul scheduled requirements
Responsible for transportation budgetary requirements
Coordinate Protect from Freezing activities with operational terminals and external carriers
Implement and execute cost savings opportunities for Purolator’s Linehaul network
Define and implement winter recovery and bypass plans
National disaster recovery plans when necessary
Responsible for improving and maintaining all Network Planning KPIs including Trailer Utilization, On-Time Departure, On-Time Arrival,



ECHO Compliance and Carrier Check-In trends by creating and presenting a performance plan based on schedule/cost analysis improvements
Pursue alternative greenhouse emission efficiencies to improve environmental impact
Evaluates the legality of current and proposed transit infrastructure
Coordinate, communicate, and support the implementation of engineering and network planning projects that improve industry innovation
Review and assess impact to schedules that are long term linehaul detour plans due to construction, unexpected events, traffic impacts and weather conditions
Increase capacity within the E-Commerce landscape, facilitating integration into the Purolator linehaul network
Expand and arrange the use of Long Combination Vehicle (LCVs) for improved efficiency and productivity in the Purolator network
Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional organization and time management to prioritize tasks accordingly
Able to work and plan independently with little supervision
Performs other related duties as assigned
Occasional travel to other Purolator locations may be required
Experience

Completion of a University program in transportation engineering or planning, business administration, or any combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
Minimum seven (7)



years of experience within Transportation, logistics and/or supply chain industry that demonstrates knowledge of analytical and independent thinking with presentation and communication skills
Language Requirement:

Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.
POSTING DETAILS
Location:

576 - NHO
Working Conditions:

Office Environment

Reports to:

Manager National Transportation Planning

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We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.
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📌 National Transportation Planner Job Details | Purolator (Mississauga)
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