Description
Bilingual Transportation Planner
Location: Laval, Quebec - 100% On-site
Hours: from 6AM till 14:30
Salary: Up to $75K + 7% bonus (Extended hours during peak times may be required while overseeing operations)
Department: Supply Chain – Distribution & Warehouse
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager, Eastern Region
About Our Client
Our client is a leading Canadian supplier of automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial products. They are seeking a full-time Bilingual Transportation Planner. Reporting to Engineering and Facilities Manager. This role will support facility projects by providing technical expertise in design, planning and execution.
Why Join Our Client’s Team?
- Competitive Total Compensation — commensurate with your experience and contributions.
- Day-One Group Benefits — comprehensive health and dental coverage, plus $1,000/year for mental wellness support.
- 6% Employer Contribution to the company pension plan (bi-weekly).
- $400 Annual Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement — applicable toward gym memberships, personal trainers, weight loss programs, golf lessons, and more.
- Educational Assistance — support for continued professional and personal development.
- Paid Time Off — vacation, floater, and community days.
- Community Involvement — the company proudly supports organizations such as Canadian Tire Jump Start, SickKids Hospital, Daily Bread Food Bank, and Women’s Habitat.
- Fun & Inclusive Culture — a vibrant workplace that celebrates its people with:
o Company BBQs
o Ticket giveaways to sporting events
o Holiday parties and cultural celebrations
o Food trucks and ice cream days
o Lunch & Learns
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
The Supply Chain group is charged with the task of ensuring products are delivered to customers on a timely, cost-effective basis. The Transportation Planner will support Eastern Region Distribution Operations by performing load building and route planning and other transportation related duties. This position reports to the Eastern Region Supply Chain Manager, with strong supporting relationship to the Transportation Supervisor.
Key Accountabilities:
- Plan, prepare and execute daily routing for the our clients Laval Fleet various computer systems - ensuring orders meet deadlines while optimizing delivery routes and truck loads.
- Collaborate with the Transportation Supervisor on carrier management for all shipments for the Eastern Region that are not delivered by our fleet.
- Perform on-going analysis and reporting to drive continuous improvement of routing decisions for freight movements performed by both the our clients fleet and common carriers for the region – drive cost per litre (to deliver) down.
- Review Tank Monitoring Information for the region to ensure customers are being serviced at optimal efficiency.
- Support the Transportation Supervisor with setting up tank monitors in the SkyBitz software prior to physical deployment by our drivers.
- Create and review plan versus actual reporting to assist the Transportation Supervisor to manage the drivers’ productivity.
- Collaborate with the Transportation Supervisor on auditing freight invoices from all carriers and approving all freight payments.
- Act as a liaison between Customer Care, Territory Sales Managers, Warehousing and customer base.
- Adhere to provincial Health and Safety legislation and update / implement procedures accordingly.
- Special projects and participation as required.
Direct Managerial / Supervisory Responsibility
- Provide daily direction to the drivers and support to the Transportation Supervisor in their direct management of the fleet drivers.
Qualifications
Education / Experience:
- 3+ years related experience
- Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain or related Business field.
- Strong Microsoft Suite skills (Dynamics AX, Excel, Outlook, Teams & Power BI experience is a strong asset).
- Previous experience in a transportation / dispatching capacity would be a strong asset.
- Experience with a Transportation Management System (TMS) an asset