Carrier Planner

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

Job summary

TEKsystems in Mississauga, ON, is seeking a Carrier Planner on a 12-month contract to develop and execute transportation plans for shipments across Canada, coordinating with third‑party carriers and internal fleets to balance cost and service.

The role requires 3–5 years in supply chain or logistics, office-based experience, and carrier planning expertise; strong Excel and TMS skills are preferred. Hybrid schedule: in-office Monday to Thursday, remote Friday.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in supply chain, transportation, or logistics.
• Office-based experience; warehouse-only not ideal.
• Direct carrier planning experience is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute daily transportation plans balancing cost and capacity.
• Tender workloads using transportation management systems.
• Monitor shipments and resolve disruptions to protect service.
• Communicate with stakeholders to address actions promptly.
• Coordinate carrier capacity for inbound/outbound and ad-hoc shipments.

Skills

Carrier planning

Transportation planning

Logistics coordination

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

TMS usage

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/Logistics

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Carrier Planner

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 Mississauga, ON.

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 Mississauga,ON.

Equal Opportunity

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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