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Logistics Coordinator -Planner
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 6:00am – 3:00pm
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.
