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Bulk Carriers (P.E.I.) Ltd is hiring a Logistics Planner to join the team in Clyde River, PEI. Reporting to the Director of Fleet Operations, the Logistics Planner will manage a cohort of drivers, building relationships and maintaining familiarity with their habits, preferences, limitations, logbooks, and other relevant considerations pertaining to trip planning.
Tasks, Duties, Responsibilities:
- Maintain clear lines of communication with drivers
- Make intentional efforts to ensure that drivers are satisfied in their work by learning their habits, preferences, limitations, etc.
- Review and approve driver pay – advising drivers of any significant issues
- Submit a daily report to the Master Planner detailing truck locations, destinations, ETAs, and relevant restrictions (HOS, etc.)
- Master Planner will provide a list of loads to be serviced by your cohort and you will assign the best available driver to ensure on time delivery
- Assign resources to trips and send load offers to best available drivers
- Monitor load progression in TruckMate and update macros as required
- Advise customer service representatives (CSRs) of any and all issues related to freight movement
- Communicate border ETAs to border compliance staff to ensure submission of documents in a timely manner
- Assist CSRs in finding information for the provision of customer updates
- Update regional planners of truck ETAs and appointment times
- Advise regional planners of any drivers in your cohort who may be available to assist with local deliveries
- Communicate instructions to drivers in your cohort based on decisions made in conjunction with regional planners
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Experience in the transportation industry would be an asset
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Professional
- Proficient with computers and various software programs including G-Suite, database software, and our in-house truck management software
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- $43,000 – $50,000 per year with benefits
Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume by June 10, 2022. Thank you for your interest in Bulk Carriers, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $43,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Schedule:
Application deadline: 2022-06-10
