Freight Planner: Optimize Routes & On-Time Shipments

Day & Ross; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Ross in Edmonton, AB seeks a Planner on a 1-year contract/full-time basis. You will plan, organize, and monitor runs and deliveries to ensure timely truck movements and minimize empty miles and wait times.

You will identify loads 2–7 days out, assign and line up loads with brokers, monitor schedules, and coordinate with drivers, brokers, CSR and terminal staff in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• Education: post-secondary in logistics or business administration.
• 3+ years in a time-sensitive planning role, preferably transportation.
• Highly organized with ability to multitask and track status.
• Sense of urgency and responsiveness to changes.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook; AS400 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and monitor runs and deliveries to ensure timely truck movements.
• Identify loads 2–7 days out and arrange for maximum efficiency.
• Assign and line up loads based on efficiency and broker information.
• Monitor schedules and inform Brokers/CSR/Planner of changes.
• Oversee daily activities of Drivers; address issues with Brokers.
• Ensure safe on-time movement of freight between customers and terminals.
• Monitor loads and trucks in geography, prioritizing movement.
• Communicate with drivers and brokers to execute plans.
• Answer calls and emails from drivers, terminal staff, CSR and others.
• Monitor road and weather conditions and adjust actions per policy.
• Complete reports and documentation as required.
• Be active in Linehaul Team and foster continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in logistics or business administration

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

AS400

Job description

Day & Ross in Edmonton, AB seeks a Planner on a 1-year contract/full-time basis. You will plan, organize, and monitor runs and deliveries to ensure timely truck movements and minimize empty miles and wait times.

You will identify loads 2–7 days out, assign and line up loads with brokers, monitor schedules, and coordinate with drivers, brokers, CSR and terminal staff in a fast-paced office environment.