Carmen Transportation Looking for Logistics Planning Coordinator – Afternoon shift at North York, ON Full Time

Summary

The Logistics Planner is responsible for working with the day-to-day activities of the dispatch team. The Planner will primarily be responsible for trip planning using forecasts and targets for orders. This role will analyze and maintain accurate rolling demand plans while monitoring sales to ensure availability. In addition, they will be responsible for communicating results to the Operations Manager.

Hours: Monday – Friday 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Job Duties

Perform planning and coordination of customer orders using TMS system Accellos and other related software, while meeting customer expectations for any or all divisions

Ensure full utilization of available trucks and trailers, and drivers

Communicate capacity availability with Customer Service

Monitor tendered business in TMS EDI, determine acceptance or declining of orders, and process accordingly using the EDI process in the TMS

Communicate workload shortage which will impact full utilization of resources to the team and Operations Manager

Solicit, negotiate, and acquire spot market opportunities with load brokers using Loadlink software provided by the company

Ensure profitability when planning and coordinating trip plans using TMS, PC Miler and other related tools to determine rate per mile

Ensure trip plans are compliant with HOS regulations, using TMS and driver log information provided on web portal tool (Omnitracs)

Maintain a positive relationship with outside suppliers and clients.

Ensuring the loading of transportation units are scheduled and executed as planned

Assisting drivers, the Driver Manager and Operations Manager in troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day issues that may arise

Monitoring service levels to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded

Track key metrics, including miles, revenue per mile, margin per mile

Other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Requirements

1-2 years of experience in in Logistics Planning and 2+ years in a dispatch role within transportation industry

Good understanding of the technical process of supply chains.

Strong and effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication

Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Able to multitask and prioritize workload

Proficient in project management and organizational skills

Strong knowledge of Hours-of-Service regulations

Good knowledge of truck routing, lanes and North American geography

Highly proficient in transportation and related software applications

Microsoft Office

Transportation Management Software (Accellos)

Mileage and routing software (PC Miler)

Hours of Service (Omnitracs)

Satellite tracking software

Detail oriented with solid investigative skills.

Team mindset mentality

Understanding of Transportation regulations and rules

Education

Post secondary education in logistics, supply chain, demand planning or equivalent experience

Reports into

Operations Manager

Working Conditions

Fast paced office dispatch environment

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals

Overtime as required

If you are interested in an excellent career, not just a job, then we would be very happy to review your application. Please upload your resume and answer a few brief questions so we can see if there is a match.