Linehaul Planner

Day & Ross•Calgary, AB

162d

About The Position

Planning, organizing, and monitoring runs and deliveries in order to ensure the most timely and efficient movement of trucks and to minimize empty miles and wait times.

Requirements

Post secondary education in logistics or business administration
An acceptable combination of education and training may be considere
Minimum of 3 years experience in a time sensitive, planning and organizing role, preferable in the transportation industry.
Highly organized with exceptional ability to multitask and stay on top of current status
Sense of urgency and responsive to changes in a timely and efficient manner
Strong problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with AS400 an

Responsibilities

Identify required loads two to seven days out and organize for greatest efficiency.
Assign and line up loads and deliveries based on efficiency and information from Brokers.
Monitor scheduled runs to ensure they are on schedule and advise Brokers, Customer Serivce, and/or Planner in next region of any changes.
Oversee daily activites of Drivers and addresses issues (e.g. load refusals, late deliveries, poor customer service) with Brokers; escalate issues to Broker Services as required.
Planners are tasked with the safe on time movement of freight between our customers and our terminal with scheduled and nonscheduled linehaul units
Responsible for monitoring loads and trucks in a specific geography prioritizing and planning power to move loads to destination
Communicate with drivers and brokers to execute plan
Answering calls, email and other forms of communication to drivers, terminal staff, CSR and other departments.
Monitor road and weather conditions and initiate required actions in accordance with D&R policy
Complete various reports and documents as required
Be an active part of the Linehaul Team and foster a positive environment of continous improvement
Other related duties as may be assigned.