Float Planner

**Envision**

Working for a company dedicated to personal career growth and the opportunity to have an impact in moving the organization forward. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is a Platinum Club Member in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.

It’s not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company. In 40 years, Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.

We win as a team when we work as a team, and succeed when our employees succeed. We want people who are resilient, team-oriented, and driven because we are laser-focused on meeting commitments to our _People, Customer_, and _Profit_. If you’re looking to work for a dynamic, fast-paced, progressive organization then come join us.

It’s not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company. In 40 years, Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.

We are currently hiring a Float Planner to join our Special Commodities Operations team.

**PURPOSE OF POSITION**:
The **Float Planner** provides operational coverage and assistance for all outbound and inbound trips. The float planner is responsible for effectively and profitably moving freight within the United States and Canada, while maintaining a low percentage of empty miles.

The Float Planner will also multi-task and provide coverage for our Driver Coordinators lunches and vacations.

**DUTIES INCLUDE**:

- Accurately piecing together LTL shipments and negotiate with third party carriers/load brokers to generate effective revenue on inbound trucks and backhauls
- Network with partner carriers for lane balancing
- Daily completion of loadlink - ensuring all available trucks and loads are posted accurately
- Brokering excess freight to partner carriers
- Complete and submit rate requests for customers to ensure all inbound loads are profitable

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum of 2 - 3 years of dispatching experience is required
- Experience in transportation Industry is an asset
- Strong self discipline and multi-tasking skills to be able to effectively complete tasks without constant supervision
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Effective geographical knowledge of North America
- Must be willing and able to work Statutory holidays when required
- Positive outgoing and friendly personality

**HOURS**:
Days: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Afterhours and/or holiday support coverage as required.

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