Transportation Planner

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Reporting to the Transportation Manager the transportation planner is responsible for arranging and procuring transportation of all inbound, outbound, direct and stock transfer orders. If you are looking for an exciting role in a team orientated environment this is the job for you!

• Flexible work program
• Paid training and development programs at every level
• Global career advancement and mentoring opportunities
• Education allowance
• Competitive salary, benefits to include; employer paid medical & dental, short term and long term disability coverage, pension with employer matched contributions
• Employee Resource Networks that are advocating for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the company.

• Manages a portfolio of carriers to arrange the transportation of all inbound, outbound, direct, or stock transfer orders.
• Responsible for safe, efficient, legal & economical operation of all transportation activities.
• Responsible for meeting customer delivery requirements in a cost-effective manner.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (vendors, carriers) to communicate requirements.
• Use and maintain SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize common carrier, dedicated fleet and private fleet freight orders.
• Work with local plants on capacity planning and special requirements.
• Support EHS & Sales regarding compliance, health, safety and environmental affairs.
• Assist internal stakeholders on corrective actions related to missed deliveries, incidents and capacity, determining root cause and establishing preventative actions.
• Reconcile freight expense variances.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Post-secondary degree or College Diploma with 2 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Must have solid problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Able to work independently, manage priorities, and take on new tasks
• Proficiency in MS office applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Familiarity with SAP system is considered a strong asset

Univar Solutions Canada Ltd
Ave NW
Edmonton AB T5V 1H3

Pay and Benefits:

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at