Location: Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Function: Supply Chain Management
Reports to: Terminal Manager
Employment type: Full time, permanent
Compensation: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour
Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
About the Role
As our Transportation Planner, you will schedule truck shipments to and from customers and our internal plants, while monitoring inventory at our terminals and coordinating with plant operations. You will keep freight moving on time, keep drivers compliant, and keep customers informed.
What You'll Do
Supervise and manage the daily work activities of company truck drivers, including local and remote personnel
Schedule internal drivers and external common carriers to meet customer and supplier pickup and delivery requirements
Monitor drivers' hours of service to ensure schedules can be completed within regulated limits
Communicate with drivers, suppliers, plants and others to monitor keep-full and keep-empty customers
Monitor inventories at distribution centres across the network and coordinate demand and inventory balances with plants and suppliers
Prepare shipping documentation for drivers and carriers
Coordinate shipment changes with customer service
Address late, early or delayed shipments with customer service, sales and the Terminal Manager
Coordinate equipment maintenance with the maintenance department and vendors
What You Bring
Minimum 5 years of experience in the trucking industry
Strong knowledge of Transport Canada and Ontario hours-of-service and commercial vehicle regulations; U.S. DOT regulations an asset
Thorough knowledge of hazardous materials regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods)
Good math skills and competent computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to manage and motivate local and remote team members
How Your Success Is Measured
Operational KPIs
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based work, with sitting for extended periods and frequent use of computer, phone and both hands