Freight Planner Job Richmond area,BC Canada,Transportation

Freight Planner

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

Consolidates client orders into optimal load profiles and assigns carriers to loads utilizing transportation management systems

Responsible for load planning, optimization, routing, and scheduling of ground-mode transportation

Develops and implements final stage system parameters that drive system load assignments that identify, build, and book loads as required in compliance with client routing expectations, driving financial impact to client

Responds to client needs by answering e-mails, calls, tracking and moving shipments

Serves as the daily direct point of contact for client; direct point of contact for client issues that require immediate attention

Recommends corrective action to client or executives to adjust customer complaints

From a macro level, monitors and ensures on-time pick-up and delivery based on reports

Negotiates with carriers daily and makes decisions on behalf of client within individual client parameters (e.g., up to $1,000 within the lowest rate); makes best financial decision as representative for client

Expedites shipments on behalf of client, when necessary

Responsible for leading daily, weekly, and monthly meetings with client and GEODIS leadership, as required

Leads carrier on-boarding calls and performance calls on behalf of client(s) to ensure carrier leadership and Operations personnel handle freight in accordance with client’s expectations

Responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives that improve service, financial savings, efficiency, productivity, and communication to client and GEODIS

Develops proactive problem solving and cost saving opportunities

Works with IT implementation team to validate and improve TMS performance; assists with strategic initiatives to increase automation and efficiency

Determines work procedures related to assigned clients and ensures that the standard operating procedures are accurate; provides quarterly updates to Training Administrator

Validates and approves accrual reports provided by Central Billing Team before clients are billed each week

Provides cross-training to coordinators, senior planners, and supervisors as each is expected to be able to step in and support client(s) at any given time; is cross-trained on operational responsibilities for at least two additional clients in order to support when needed

Carrier & Vendor Coordination:
Liaise with customers, air & ocean carriers, warehouse & trucking providers, and co-loaders to secure capacity, negotiate rates, and optimize routing

Ensure adherence to international trade regulations, INCOTERMS, and customs requirements while managing shipping documentation

Continuous Improvement to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, process improvements, and enhanced customer service

Supports GEODIS’ programs for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Ethics, Compliance, CSR, and Sustainability

Other duties as required and assigned

What you need:

Minimum 3-5 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with Transportation Management Systems including Cargowise

Ability to use systems, tools, and databases effectively in your area

Ability to arrange logistics, transport, and customs clearance for shipments, track cargo and keep customers informed throughout the shipping process

Ability to understand freight rates, contracts, and terms with carriers and logistics providers to ensure a cost-effective and reliable transportation solution

Ability to apply all procedures and regulations relating to the transport of specific goods such as dangerous goods, perishable goods, wines and spirits, live animals, etc

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the market, trends, competitive landscape, customer demographics and/or other factors affecting the Transport,…