Load Planner

2 weeks ago


VaudreuilDorion, Canada Speedy Transport Group Inc. Full time

**Speedy Transport Group Inc.** started small and grew fast. Founded in 1941 as a local, same-day parcel pick-up and delivery service, Speedy Transport has grown to become one of central Canada's premier carriers. Today, we operate sophisticated transport services from terminals along the Windsor-Quebec City 401 corridor, with a fleet of over 450 owner-operators, and 500+ employees operating out of seven main terminals. With construction on an additional three sites currently underway.
- **What Speedy Transport Has to Offer**_
- Bonus pay and paid time off.
- RRSP Match
- Extended health, dental, and vision care
- Life and disability insurance
- On-site parking.

We are looking to hire an experienced full-time **Load Planner** for our Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec terminal. The Load Planer is responsible for supporting our operations team with daily tasks to ensure freight is moving efficiently and cost-effective manner. _NB: This role embodies an exceptional career opportunity for a person familiar with the transportation industry._
- **Duties & Responsibilities**_
- Determine the most efficient and economical route. Utilize optimization software and determine the most cost-effective routes and freight movement which fully meet the customer service requirements while maximizing profit.
- Review previous day's loads for success and failures and provide metrics. Initiate investigations into causes of damage or shortages of consignments.
- Organize and consolidate LTL shipments into delivery runs to facilitate improved transit times and customer service while reducing transportation expenses.
- Monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery, reporting issues to warehousing and procurement.
- Provide outstanding customer service based on timely and accurate feedback to appropriate questions relative to assigned duties.
- Assist stakeholders in resolving issues regarding loading, unloading, appointments, unplanned accessorial and communicate to appropriate parties as necessary.
- Analyze existing shipping processes for possible improvements and provide support for various implementation plans.
- All other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Manager.
- **Qualifications**_
- Previous experience as a Load Planner or similar is considered a strong asset.
- A strong geographic knowledge of the area is required.
- Previous experience in the transportation industry, or a related administrative role is preferred.
- Thorough understanding of transportation regulations and best practices.
- Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Bilingualism is required: French and English.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $60,000.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 8W9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- dispatching/ Planning: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person