Load Planning Specialist-Bilingual
Job Description
Position: Load Planning Specialist-Bilingual in French and English (Contract Role*)
Primary
Location:
Remote from Ontario or Quebec, Canada
Reports To: Load Planning Manager
This is a contract role lasting approximately 9 months.
Compensation: CAD 65, (not benefit or bonus eligible because it's a contract role)
Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. More specific salary range for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, benefits, pension contributions or additional incentives
Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services.
At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.
The Load Planning Specialist has a key role in the Logistics Operations team supporting plant sites in the Water Chemicals Business. This role is responsible for the movement of finished goods from the operating plant to the customer and includes movement of purchased finished goods, raw materials and equipment. The Load Planning Specialist will support the Chemtrade Logistics team, implementing data-based metrics to drive performance of the private fleet and common carriers.
The Load Planning Specialist will work with plants, customer service, supply chain and Logistics to ensure the highest measure of customer satisfaction and continually drive improvement of the customer experience. The Load Planning Specialist will collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure safe delivery of goods to our customers.
About This Role and About You
Qualifications
- Bilingual in French and English
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Transportation, Business or equivalent related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with good working knowledge of chemical delivery, dispatching and logistics
- Experience with safety programs in an industrial facility preferred
- Experience with a TMS (Transportation Management System) preferred
- Technical knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations
Responsibilities
Plant Operations and Training 65%
- Dispatch regional private fleet drivers and balance loads at the site level
- Dispatch common carrier deliveries and balance loads at the site level
- Optimize loads between private fleet and common carrier at all responsible plants
- Develop and maintain relationships with common carriers at the plant/dispatch level
- Support Road Logistics Managers in monitoring and improving common carrier performance
- Work with plant managers to ensure production capacity can meet load requirements – plan accordingly
- Work with customer service to ensure orders are spaced as evenly as possible throughout the week to minimize rescheduling due to carrier capacity limitations
- Support the Regional Driver Managers by identifying and communicating on driver performance,…
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