Carrier Planning Specialist - Hybrid 12-Month Contract

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

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.