Carrier Logistics Planner

XTL Transport, Logistics, Distribution; Vaudreuil-Dorion; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid group insurance

RRSP access

Safety footwear allowance

Job summary

XTL Transport, Logistics, Distribution seeks a Carrier Logistics Planner to interact with partner carriers, ensuring service levels and capacity while hitting margin targets. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a focus on expanding the carrier network and maintaining data integrity.

The role requires 1–2 years in logistics, strong negotiation and communication skills, and bilingual English/French.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of transportation/logistics industry experience or relevant post-secondary education.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand carrier partner network meeting compliance standards and business requirements.
• Negotiate spot and dedicated rates while ensuring corporate margins.
• Ensure carrier capacity exceeds customer demands and enroll carriers in FourKites.
• Qualify prospective carriers using online tools and resources.
• Provide market rate information to support pricing proposals.
• Collaborate with team to ensure successful order completion.
• Maintain data integrity and verify carrier information before finalizing orders.
• Support and back up team members as required.

Skills

AS400

Lotus

North American geography

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Team-oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in logistics

Tools

AS400

Lotus

Job description

Carrier Logistics Planner

Position Summary

Interact with partner carriers to ensure the highest level of service and capacity while achieving company margin objectives.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 05:00 pm

Responsibilities

1. Carrier Relations

• Develop and expand our carrier partner network by identifying carriers that meet or exceed our compliance standards and business requirements.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of partner carrier networks to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor, measure, and provide feedback on carrier performance in collaboration with other team members.
• Negotiate spot and dedicated rates with partner carriers while ensuring corporate margin objectives are achieved.
• Ensure carrier capacity consistently exceeds customer demands.
• Develop high-performing carriers from transactional relationships into core carrier partnerships.
• Ensure carriers are enrolled in FourKites.
• Evaluate and qualify prospective carriers using various online tools and resources.

2. Corporate Responsibilities

• Provide market rate information to support the development of pricing proposals.
• Participate in monthly corporate carrier representative meetings.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure successful order completion.
• Perform all responsibilities in alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with the company's core values and the LEAD WITH GRACE philosophy.

3. Measurement and Control Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of data integrity while creating, managing, and completing orders.
• Verify the accuracy of carrier information before finalizing orders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support and provide backup coverage for other team members as required.
• Perform duties and responsibilities as outlined in team-specific workflows and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency with computer systems; experience with AS400 and Lotus is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of North American geography.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.
• 1 to 2 years of transportation/logistics industry experience and/or relevant post-secondary education.
• Self-motivated, eager to take on new challenges, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting with minimal supervision.

Working at XTL Means:

• Employer-paid group insurance coverage (100% paid by the company) after the 3-month probation period.
• Access to a Group RRSP following the probation period.
• Competitive compensation.
• A work schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Clean facilities and modern equipment.
• Annual safety footwear allowance.

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