Carrier Planner

TEKsystems; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

TEKsystems Canada is seeking a Carrier Planner for a 12-month contract in Calgary, AB. You will develop and execute transportation plans across Canada, tender loads to carriers, and monitor performance to balance cost and service.

This full-time role follows a hybrid schedule (in-office Mon-Thurs, remote Fri). You will collaborate with internal teams, vendors and carriers, analyze data with TMS, Excel and Power BI, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics or Operations.
• Office-based experience; warehouse-only experience is not ideal for this role.
• Direct transportation or carrier planning experience is a strong asset.
• Experience in a corporate transportation department for a major retailer or similar would be desirable.
• Experience working for a third-party transportation brokerage is an excellent fit.
• Strong customer service, communication and relationship management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Outlook and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute daily transportation plans, balancing transportation costs, service expectations and carrier capacity requirements.
• Utilize transportation management systems to tender work assignments and update shipment activities across Canada.
• Monitor daily shipment execution, follow up on outstanding actions and proactively resolve transportation disruptions to minimize impacts on customers and business operations.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure commitments, concerns and required actions are addressed in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with third-party carriers and vendors, ensuring accountability while maintaining professional and respectful partnerships.
• Coordinate carrier capacity to support operational demand, including inbound, outbound, Direct Ship, dealer returns and ad-hoc transportation requests.
• Collaborate with distribution centres, vendors, retail locations, carriers and internal Supply Chain teams to ensure successful shipment execution.
• Analyze transportation data, processes and KPIs, including cost, capacity and on-time delivery, to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Present analytical findings, recommendations and potential solutions to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and support operational efficiency initiatives through continuous improvement methodologies.
• Prepare cost-benefit analyses to support transportation projects and broader business initiatives.
• Participate in and lead investigations related to business requests, service concerns and operational challenges.
• Provide input regarding business processes, system requirements and technical issues.
• Evaluate the financial and operational impacts of carrier contracts and assist with negotiation materials.
• Provide ongoing feedback on transportation plans and recommend improvements to strengthen service, capacity and cost performance.
• Support seasonal peaks and changing business requirements through proactive planning.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable Canadian transportation legislation and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Transportation planning

Carrier coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Outlook

Job description

Placement Type: 12-Month Contract
Expected Start Date: December 7, 2026
Work Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Monday to Thursday in-office, Friday remote
Work Locations: Calgary, Alberta OR Mississauga, Ontario
Pay: $23 - $26/hr

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Carrier Planner to join its Transportation team. In this role, you will play an important part in developing and executing transportation plans for shipments moving to and from company locations across Canada, including retail stores, vendors, distribution centres, third-party hubs and rail terminals.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will coordinate and tender transportation loads to third-party carriers and the company's internal fleet, balancing cost, service expectations and available capacity. You will act as a transportation subject matter expert, monitor key performance indicators and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure shipments are delivered efficiently and on schedule.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the transportation and supply chain operations of one of Canada's largest retailers, with the potential to build toward a longer-term career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute daily transportation plans, balancing transportation costs, service expectations and carrier capacity requirements.
• Utilize transportation management systems to tender work assignments and update shipment activities across Canada.
• Monitor daily shipment execution, follow up on outstanding actions and proactively resolve transportation disruptions to minimize impacts on customers and business operations.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure commitments, concerns and required actions are addressed in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with third-party carriers and vendors, ensuring accountability while maintaining professional and respectful partnerships.
• Coordinate carrier capacity to support operational demand, including inbound, outbound, Direct Ship, dealer returns and ad-hoc transportation requests.
• Collaborate with distribution centres, vendors, retail locations, carriers and internal Supply Chain teams to ensure successful shipment execution.
• Analyze transportation data, processes and key performance indicators, including cost, capacity and on-time delivery, to identify trends, concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Present analytical findings, recommendations and potential solutions to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and support operational efficiency initiatives through continuous improvement methodologies.
• Prepare cost-benefit analyses to support transportation projects and broader business initiatives.
• Participate in and lead investigations related to business requests, service concerns and operational challenges.
• Provide input regarding business processes, system requirements and technical issues.
• Evaluate the financial and operational impacts of carrier contracts and assist with the preparation of negotiation materials.
• Provide ongoing feedback on transportation plans and recommend improvements to strengthen service, capacity and cost performance.
• Support seasonal peaks, high-volume periods and changing business requirements through proactive transportation and capacity planning.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable Canadian transportation legislation and regulatory requirements.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Three to five years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics or Operations.
• Previous professional experience in an office-based environment. Warehouse-only experience would not be the ideal expereince for this position.
• Direct transportation or carrier planning experience is considered a strong asset.
• Experience working within a corporate transportation department for a major retailer, grocery organization, sporting goods company or similar business would be highly desirable.
• Experience working for a third-party transportation brokerage is also considered an excellent fit.
• Alternatively, candidates with office-based logistics experience or B2B customer service experience involving shipment coordination, investigation and issue resolution will be considered.
• Strong customer service, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external business partners.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Additional Assets

• Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including experience with macros and PivotTables.
• Experience utilizing Power BI for reporting, analysis and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and data-driven transportation planning.
• French-English bilingualism would be considered an asset.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week contract position with standard working hours of Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

The position follows a hybrid work arrangement, with employees required to work in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

You will work in a professional, fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment, utilizing transportation management systems, Microsoft Excel (including macros and PivotTables), Power BI, Outlook and other standard business applications.

The role involves regular communication and collaboration with supply chain partners, vendors, carriers and distribution centres across Canada.

Business Impact

The Carrier Planner plays an important role in ensuring inventory and customer orders are transported to the right locations at the right time.

Through effective transportation planning, carrier coordination and shipment monitoring, this position directly supports retail and supply chain operations while helping maintain service levels, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Employee Value Proposition

This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with one of Canada's largest and most recognized retailers.

The 12-month contract provides valuable exposure to a large-scale national transportation and supply chain operation, the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals and the potential to develop into a longer-term permanent employment or career opportunity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $26.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Calgary,AB.

À propos de TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services

Nous sommes un fournisseur de services aux entreprises et de technologies. Nous accélérons la transformation de nos clients. Notre compétence en stratégie, conception, exécution et opérations libère la valeur de lentreprise par un éventail de solutions. Nous sommes une équipe de 80 000 personnes qui collaborent avec plus de 60 000 clients, notamment 80 % du Fortune 500 en Amérique du Nord, Europe et Asie, qui collaborent avec nous dans le cadre de nos capacités full-stack et notre rythme. Nous sommes des penseurs stratégiques, des collaborateurs pratiques qui aident les clients à exploiter le changement et maîtriser le dynamisme de la technologie. Nous bâtissons le futur en livrant les résultats et en créant un impact positif dans nos communautés mondiales. TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services sont des entreprises dAllegis Group. Découvrez dautres informations à TEKsystems.com.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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