Freight Planner - CA

Mhrweb; Richmond; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a Freight Planner to optimize freight movements for our clients. You will consolidate orders, assign carriers, and manage load profiles to ensure efficient ground transportation across our network.

You will coordinate with carriers, warehouses and clients, negotiate rates, and monitor performance to ensure on-time delivery while complying with regulations and internal policies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience or equivalent
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems including Cargowise
• Ability to use systems, tools and databases effectively
• Ability to arrange logistics, transport and customs for shipments

Responsibilities

• Consolidates client orders into optimal load profiles and assigns carriers
• Plan and optimize load routing and scheduling of ground transportation
• Develop system parameters to drive load assignments and cost savings
• Respond to client needs via email, calls, and tracking
• Serve as daily contact for client and address issues
• Negotiate with carriers to secure rates within client parameters
• Monitor on-time pickup and delivery based on reports
• Lead meetings with client and GEODIS leadership
• Coordinate with carriers, warehouses, and vendors to secure capacity
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and shipping documentation

Skills

Logistics planning

Carrier negotiation

Customer communication

Data analysis

Tools

Cargowise

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

Freight Planner

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Consolidates client orders into optimal load profiles and assigns carriers to loads utilizing transportation management systems
• Responsible for load planning, optimization, routing, and scheduling of ground-mode transportation
• Develops and implements final stage system parameters that drive system load assignments that identify, build, and book loads as required in compliance with client routing expectations, driving financial impact to client
• Responds to client needs by answering e-mails, calls, tracking and moving shipments
• Serves as the daily direct point of contact for client; direct point of contact for client issues that require immediate attention
• Recommends corrective action to client or executives to adjust customer complaints
• From a macro level, monitors and ensures on-time pick-up and delivery based on reports
• Negotiates with carriers daily and makes decisions on behalf of client within individual client parameters (e.g., up to $1,000 within the lowest rate); makes best financial decision as representative for client
• Expedites shipments on behalf of client, when necessary
• Responsible for leading daily, weekly, and monthly meetings with client and GEODIS leadership, as required
• Leads carrier on-boarding calls and performance calls on behalf of client(s) to ensure carrier leadership and Operations personnel handle freight in accordance with client’s expectations
• Responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives that improve service, financial savings, efficiency, productivity, and communication to client and GEODIS
• Develops proactive problem solving and cost saving opportunities
• Works with IT implementation team to validate and improve TMS performance; assists with strategic initiatives to increase automation and efficiency
• Determines work procedures related to assigned clients and ensures that the standard operating procedures are accurate; provides quarterly updates to Training Administrator
• Validates and approves accrual reports provided by Central Billing Team before clients are billed each week
• Provides cross-training to coordinators, senior planners, and supervisors as each is expected to be able to step in and support client(s) at any given time; is cross-trained on operational responsibilities for at least two additional clients in order to support when needed
• Carrier & Vendor Coordination: Liaise with customers, air & ocean carriers, warehouse & trucking providers, and co-loaders to secure capacity, negotiate rates, and optimize routing
• Ensure adherence to international trade regulations, INCOTERMS, and customs requirements while managing shipping documentation
• Continuous Improvement to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, process improvements, and enhanced customer service
• Supports GEODIS’ programs for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Ethics, Compliance, CSR, and Sustainability
• Other duties as required and assigned

What you need:

• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems including Cargowise
• Ability to use systems, tools, and databases effectively in your area
• Ability to arrange logistics, transport, and customs clearance for shipments, track cargo and keep customers informed throughout the shipping process
• Ability to understand freight rates, contracts, and terms with carriers and logistics providers to ensure a cost-effective and reliable transportation solution
• Ability to apply all procedures and regulations relating to the transport of specific goods such as dangerous goods, perishable goods, wines and spirits, live animals, etc
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the market, trends, competitive landscape, customer demographics and/or other factors affecting the Transport, Logistics, and Supply Chain
• Ability to improve customer and/or employee satisfaction by putting their needs first for a better customer and employee experience
• Ability to identify opportunities and take action to capitalize on them, and to take the lead in implementing actions or solving problems without waiting for direction
• Ability to resolve disputes and reach mutually beneficial agreements or deals between two or more parties
• Ability to develop sustainable relationships with people for mutual benefit and cope with pressure to meet tight deadlines

What you gain from joining our team:

Find your future at GEODIS. This is not your old-time warehouse job. Work in modern facilities with cutting-edge technology, helping us move products for some of the world’s most influential brands.

Look what you’ll get by joining the GEODISteam!

Get Good Money– Fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities.

• Stay Safe– We pride ourselves on a safe, clean, and healthy work environment for everyone.
• Get A Voice– We are always asking our teammates to tell us how to make their experience working at GEODISeven better.
• Get Promoted– When you are ready to take the next step in your career, we will be there to support you. We promote about 10% of our warehouse workers each year.
• Have FUN– Work with fun, supportive people just like you!
• Find Your Place– We value diversity and seek to provide an inclusive culture. Join an Employee Resource Group, participate in an international lunch, or celebrate your heritage to find your place of belonging.
• Find Your Future– Whether you are interested in the opportunity to work seasonally or looking to launch your career, GEODIS is the place!

*Eligibility varies based on location, job, employee type, or length of service.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered minimum essential functions that employees be able to perform. The Company is committed to improving accessibility for all with disabilities and to ensuring that all of our employees have the support and the tools they need to succeed. We have developed policies relating to human rights, accessibility and accommodation, and provide all our employees with training on the Accessibility, either during orientation and/or on an ongoing basis.

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