Logistics Planner

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.

Our Kingsville Head Office Location is currently seeking a Logistics Planner to join our Logistics team. The essential function of this position is coordinating all shipments from need identification to delivery.

**Values**:
To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Oversee the timely delivery of goods.
- Maintain delivery schedules and track deliveries to ensure they are completed.
- Update and provide tracking information to customers and management.
- Monitor and report driver issues like accidents, safety concerns, or licensing issues.
- Analyze delivery costs and recommend more cost-effective methods of transportation.
- Negotiate contracts with outside transportation companies.
- Assign drivers to routes.
- Receive and follow-up on customer complaints; investigate delivery issues.
- Re-planning exception orders with reason codes.
- Use Routes (internal TMS) for carrier selection, rate shopping, and tender process.
- Enter all change requests; planning assignments, carrier changes, and carrier rates.
- Regular communication with customers.
- Participate in weekly or monthly progress calls.
- Stay abreast on latest shipment options, government regulations, and safety procedures.

**Education/Background Requirements**:

- University degree required; Business degree preferred.
- At least three years’ experience in Supply Chain required.

**Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required**

Proficient with MS Office Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to learn software systems and processes quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire confidence and credibility with internal and external team members, suppliers, and customers.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem solving, and time management skills.
- Strong geographical and mathematical background.

**Working Conditions**:

- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
- Use of company computer and phone.

**Please note**: Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put into place.