Load Planner

**Company Summary**

Pantos Logistics Canada Inc. provides top global logistics solutions to over +1,000 clients in services areas of Ocean, Air, E-Commerce, Trucking, Customs Brokerage, Warehousing and Cargo Projects. The company’s expertise includes custom brokerage, storage, and in-bound/out-bound TRANSPORTATION via various modes of transport, including Sea Freight, Air Freight, Truck Freight, and Express.

**Position Summary**

The load planner reports to the facility’s General Manager and plays a key role in managing the day-to-day operational requirements for the business. Load planners manage the transportation arrangements for outbound loads.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

• Build loads in transportation management system.
• Verify that loads are consolidated and entire utilization of trailer.
• Consolidate loads by geographical region and carrier to minimize transportation costs.
• Tender loads to carrier and warehouse
• First point of contact for load tender issues and concerns.
• Review daily reports for opportunity to consolidate.
• Provide administrative support in completing all tasks assigned in a timely manner.
• Communicate and escalate any carrier issues to the Manager.
• Additional tasks may be assigned if required.

**Required Experience / Qualifications**

• 1-3 years’ experience in a customer service environment
• Strong computer skills, specifically Excel skill are a must, ie. pivot tables, v-lookup, etc.
• Prior knowledge of JDA
• Experience in a 3rd party logistics environment preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be a resourceful self-starter.
• Team player skills with demonstrated abilities to interact well with all levels of associates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Works well under pressure.

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

**Salary**: $52,000.00-$56,000.00 per year

**Benefits**

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types

• Overtime pay

**Experience**

• relevant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person