ABOUT US:

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 from Windsor-Quebec City and beyond, with a fleet of over 500+ trucks, and 500+ employees operating out of ten terminals.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking to hire an experienced full-time Load Planner for our Brockville, Ontario 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.
Schedule: 11:00PM to 7:30AM, Sunday to Thursday

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience as a Load Planner or similar is considered a strong asset.
• A strong geographic knowledge of the area is required.
• Well-organized, punctual, and computer literate—with an emphasis on spreadsheets and email applications relevant to logistics.
• 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.
  

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In perso

• 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.