Lead Planner

**Job title**: Lead Planner (International Division)

**Job Location**:Baden

**Position Type**:Onsite

**Shift Hours**: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM (42.5 hours weekly)

**Compensation Range**: $23.94 - $31.73 / hour

**We Bring Food to Your Family’s Table**

The Erb Group of Companies is one of North America’s largest privately-owned refrigerated transportation providers. The Erb Group specializes on the timely, protected distribution of temperature-controlled perishable goods across Canada and the U.S. The Erb Group is a family-owned business and has been in the industry for over 63 years. Its head office is based in New Hamburg, Ontario, with additional Canadian terminals in Baden, Toronto, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Ottawa, Montreal, Trenton, Winnipeg and a U.S. terminal in Elverson, PA. In addition, we have been recognized as Best Fleets to Drive For several years, a Top Fleet Employer and continue to be a safety industry leader.

**What Will You Do?**
- Plan a group of trucks and drivers 48 - 72 hours in advance
- Daily review of fleet personnel to ensure proper allocation of human resources and equipment in order to maximize operational efficiencies.
- Schedule assignments and coordinate activities as it pertains to their fleet, Driver Coordinator, and Customer Service Representative.
- Liaise with other operating locations to maximize equipment efficiency and utilization
- Work with Fleet Manager and intercompany staff to assist with vacation coverage and shift coverage.
- Work in coordination with all departments to ensure efficiency from freight booking to final delivery.
- Respond to queries from employees and customers regarding service issues.
- Establish routing based on contract requirements and update as needed.
- Prepare various daily, weekly and monthly dashboard reports, dashboards will measure, number of miles per truck, number of miles per driver, rate per mile and empty miles.
- All other duties as required

**Who Are We Looking For?**
- Employee must be flexible with a composed approach.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
- A positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to identify and constructively make recommendations regarding operational improvements.
- At least 3 years’ previous experience as a dispatcher in the transportation industry.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office particularly Excel. Previous experience with routing software is an asset.
- Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and various equipment types.
- Knowledge of Highway Traffic Act, hours of service logs, load security, weight restrictions and Regulations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Flexibility for shift coverage

**Your Cool Work Perks**:

- Benefits available from day 1_
We’re motivated by doing business with good people and hiring them too.
- Company paid health insurance plans (health, prescription, dental and vision)
- Company paid group life insurance and optional life insurance
- Company paid accident and serious illness benefits
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- 20 massages per calendar year
- TFSA, RRSP & RESP savings plans with company match contributions
- Profit-sharing opportunity
- Referral bonus program
- Safety shoe voucher
- Uniform and annual tool allowance for apprentice and mechanic technicians
- Corporate discounts with Josslin Insurance and Goodlife Fitness
- Educational assistance up to 50%, with specific training required by The Erb Group paid in full
- Career advancement opportunities
- Community and philanthropy opportunities
- Employee engagement events (Good Cheer Club, summer BBQs, prizes, food trucks, employee recognition programs)

**How To Make Your Next Cool Move**
- We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._
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**Appellation d’emploi **:Planificateur principal

**Emplacement **:Baden

**Mode de travail **:Sur place

**Horaire de travail **:Lundi - vendredi, 8h00 - 17h00 (42,5 heures par semaine)

**Nous livrons vos aliments jusqu’à votre table**

Le groupe d’entreprises Erb est l’un des plus grands fournisseurs privés de services de transport frigorifique en Amérique du Nord. Spécialiste du transport à température contrôlée d’aliments périssables partout au Canada et aux É.U., le Groupe Erb est fier d’assurer la livraison à temps et la protection des marchandises. Il s’agit d’une entreprise familiale qui cumule plus de 63 ans d’expérience dans le secteur du transport. Son siège social est situé à New Hamburg, en Ontario. Ses autres terminaux canadiens se trouvent à Baden, Toronto, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Ottawa, Montréal, Trenton et Winnipeg. Il exploite un terminal aux É.U. qui est situé à Elverson, en Pennsylvanie. En outre, nous avons été reconnus comme les meilleures flottes pour lesquelles conduire plusieurs années, un employeu