Pickup & Delivery Planner

Mohegan • Woodstock, ON

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The P&D Planner will be responsible for planning, organizing and monitoring incoming and outgoing freight to ensure the most timely and efficient utilization of dock space, equipment and movement of freight.

Requirements

• A minimum secondary education, with preference for post-secondary education in supply chain and logistics management
• A suitable combination of post-secondary education and experience will be considered
• Minimum of two-three years’ experience in dock operations, preferably in the transportation industry
• Other experience in the transportation industry may be considered and in addition to dock
• Strong communication skills in English
• Advanced computer skills with strong Excel capability as well as experience with other MS Office products and web-based programs.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies.
• Results focused

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Truck mate would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Creating routes/load plans that take all business requirements into consideration [customer experience, operational efficiencies & increased cost savings for the company and our driver/broker community.
• Review route/load plan within system and initiate adjustments to the plan as required, inclusive of appointment freight.
• Trigger optimization, if necessary to ensure P&D plan is aligned.
• Ensure all trailer and route planning in accordance with transportation laws and company policies regarding weight and weight distribution, cubing, transportation of dangerous goods are being followed
• Monitor and review close times and productivity, noting trends to support improvement initiatives
• Ensure shipments are status coded when being added and/or removed from load plan
• Making suggestions for improvement in planning and dock processes for increased efficiency
• Other related duties as may be required

Benefits

• reference and criminal background checks before employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED