NOW HIRING: LOAD PLANNER / DISPATCHER – WINNIPEG, MB

Join our fast-paced team at Lowson and play a key role in keeping freight moving efficiently and on time. If you’re a pro at multi-tasking, thrive under pressure, and know the ins and outs of dispatching, this is your opportunity to shine!
Who are we?
We are a warehousing and transfer company that brings pride and excellence to the market every day. We bring innovation that’s authentic and measurable as well as bringing leadership to community priorities in equal unison with our corporate priorities. We recognize our core strength is ingenuity, which is a human resource that renews through encouragement and development. We are twenty-first century accomplishment leaders; inside, safety side and market side.
ISO 9001:2015 certified; Future Transfer is an essential network of specialist services for an agriculture sector with sophisticated challenges. Strategic national warehousing, next level logistics, tolerance specific custom formulation, packaging, transloading, and a fully inclusive company-wide think-tank of empowered solution achievers.
Future Transfer is a growing story; join us and tell your part.

Why work for us?

• Competitive wages
• Premium health benefits
• Premium RRSP/DPSP matched contributions plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company supplied uniforms, PPE & safety shoes
• Short term disability and long-term disability
• Continued growth and development of our people & our business

JOB SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for efficiently planning, scheduling, and dispatching freight loads to ensure on-time delivery, optimal resource utilization, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience in transportation or freight logistics.

Job Duties:

• Load plan and schedule daily loads based on customer requirements and available resources.
• Dispatch drivers efficiently, ensuring routes are optimized for cost, time, and service levels.
• Monitor load progress and update customers and internal stakeholders on any changes or delays.
• Coordinate with drivers, warehouse staff, and customer service to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Manage backhauls and reduce empty miles through effective routing and load assignments.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of loads, driver availability, fuel usage, and equipment status.
• Handle unforeseen issues such as traffic delays, mechanical problems, or weather disruptions, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with drivers to provide updates, instructions, and support as needed.
• Use TMS (Transportation Management System) and GPS tracking systems to manage dispatch operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your manager.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, dispatching, and load planning
• Able to manage multiple competing high priority items
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, and growing business environment
• Strong geographical knowledge and understanding of transportation routes
• Proficient with dispatch and routing software, TMS, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a fast-paced trucking or freight brokerage environment
• Knowledge of Transport Canada regulations and ELD system

Working Conditions:

• Office-based environment with occasional need to visit warehouse or yard
• May involve weekend or evening shifts depending on business needs
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere

Safety is our priority, both the starting point and foundation for all aspects of our business operations. Safe transport and storage of products, safe operational practices and safe working conditions enable us to protect our employees, customers, suppliers, and the environment.
To read more about our successes and what we do, please visit: www.futuretransfer.com
We thank you for your interest in careers at Future Transfer.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• How would you rate your ability in learning and working a dispatch and routing software? Rate 1 - 10, with 10 being high ability.

Experience:

• Load Planning: 5 years (required)
• Dispatching: 5 years (required)
• Fleet Maintenance Management: 2 years (required)

Location:

• Winnipeg, MB R3P 1A6 (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Load plan and schedule daily loads based on customer requirements and available resources.
• Dispatch drivers efficiently, ensuring routes are optimized for cost, time, and service levels.
• Monitor load progress and update customers and internal stakeholders on any changes or delays.
• Coordinate with drivers, warehouse staff, and customer service to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Manage backhauls and reduce empty miles through effective routing and load assignments.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of loads, driver availability, fuel usage, and equipment status.
• Handle unforeseen issues such as traffic delays, mechanical problems, or weather disruptions, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with drivers to provide updates, instructions, and support as needed.
• Use TMS (Transportation Management System) and GPS tracking systems to manage dispatch operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your manager