Pickup & Delivery Planner

Planner

Full-time

Brampton, ON

Schedule:

1am – 9:30am

• Creating routes/load plans that take all business requirements into consideration (customer experience, operational efficiencies & increased cost savings for the company and our driver/broker community)
• Review route/load plan within the system and initiate adjustments to the plan as required, inclusive of appointment freight
• Trigger optimization, if necessary, to ensure the P&D plan is aligned
• Ensure all trailer and route planning are in accordance with transportation laws and company policies regarding weight, weight distribution, cbing, and transportation of dangerous goods
• Monitor and review close times and productivity, noting trends to support improvement initiatives
• Ensure shipments are status coded when being added and/or removed from the load plan
• Make suggestions for improvement in planning and dock processes to increase efficiency
• Other related duties as may be required

• A minimum secondary education, with preference for post‑secondary education in supply chain and logistics management
• A suitable combination of post‑secondary education and experience will be considered
• Minimum of two‑three years’ experience in dock operations, preferably in the transportation industry
• Other experience in the transportation industry may be considered and, in addition to dock experience, would be considered an asset
• Strong communication skills in both English and French
• Advanced computer skills with robust Excel capability, as well as experience with other MS Office products and web‑based programs. Previous experience with Truckmate and Bringg is an asset
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies
• Results focused

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.