Logistics Planning Specialist - US/ LongHaul
About The Position
At Aquatrans, our success begins with our people. We provide a work environment that allows our employees to excel in what they do. We pride ourselves on our open company culture; we’re progressive and evolving daily. We are a specialty service, truck carrier located in Delta, B.C. who provides general cargo, refrigerated and bulk commodity transportation throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and Washington State. We are a busy and growing company and are dedicated to providing excellent service to all of our customers – and our team makes this happen! This is a full-time contract position, requiring availability to work in the Aquatrans office located in Delta, B.C., 5 days per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (40 hours per week). This position is a 12-18 month contract.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in a cross-border dispatching role within the transportation and logistics industry.
- Transportation industry knowledge and experience is required (i.e. shipping/receiving, scheduling, freight negotiations and cross border dispatching regulatory requirements)
- Solid understanding of Western Canada and Cross-Border freight operations.
- Knowledge and experience of Canada and USA Customs cross border practices and procedures required
- Technological skills and knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Office, planning systems, experience using different software, etc.
- Able to work well under pressure
- Flexible, able to deal with change
- Strong attention to detail
- Very organized with excellent time management and problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Nice To Haves
- Long haul dispatch experience an asset
- Planning or scheduling experience an asset (i.e. production, logistics, etc.)
- University program in logistics or equivalent business-related experience is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Plan and assign trucks and trailers to direct the pickup and delivery activities of drivers
- Plan which shipments should be combined to increase efficiency
- Plan and oversee logistics for many different business units on a rotating basis
- Develop efficient and innovative routing patterns in response to changes in business
- Provide accurate directions for pickup and delivery services
- Coordinate with the Fleet Manager to arrange necessary repairs to restore service and schedules to minimize the risk of service failure
- Forecast daily and weekly driver and asset requirements to ensure we have enough capacity
- Provide instructions to the Communications team for specialized routes and tasks
- Provide feedback regarding planned shipments to the Communications team to ensure proper execution of plans
- Maintain and update driver preferences and requirements
- Adhere to corporate and departmental policies and procedures
- Provide holiday coverage and support on a rotating schedule
- Performs other duties as required
- Plan shipments and routes, assign drivers, and adjust plans as needed
- Forecasting future work
- Obeying laws and regulations including hours of service
- Planning and overseeing cross border logistics for our BC / Washington State lane
Benefits
- Snacks, coffee, tea
- Extended benefits including health, dental, and vision
- 2 weeks paid time off per year
- Room for advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
