Inbound Load Planner

Pattison Food Group; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and health products sector is seeking an Inbound Load Planner in Langley, BC. This full-time temporary role involves planning and coordinating inbound shipments, ensuring timely deliveries, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education and relevant experience in logistics. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programs

Health and Wellness Programs

Opportunities for Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in transportation or logistics.
• CITT transportation systems fundamentals coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate inbound shipments using TMS.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to align logistics operations.
• Resolve daily transportation issues and track service performance.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Grade 12 Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Supply Chain Management Applications

Job description

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Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ more than 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time temporary Inbound Load Planner to join our Transportation team in Langley, BC.

This temporary position is expected to last 18 months.

The successful candidate must be available to support after-hours responsibilities, including phone coverage from Monday to Sunday and on holidays, as needed.

Reporting to the Manager, Inbound Transportation, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking inbound shipments managed by Pattison Food Group. This role plays a key part in optimizing cost-effective freight movement through the Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring timely deliveries to distribution facilities while supporting internal stakeholders and meeting PFG’s service standards.

You will be responsible for:

• Building efficient inbound routes using the Transportation Management System to ensure cost-effective, on-time deliveries.
• Assigning and tendering loads to carriers based on service level and cost, while monitoring shipments to address issues proactively.
• Collaborating with supply chain teams, including procurement, transportation, and warehousing, to ensure alignments on logistics operations.
• Maintaining strong communication with vendors, carriers, and third-party providers.
• Resolving daily transportation issues, including claims, billing discrepancies, and vendor/carrier inquiries.
• Tracking service performance, analyzing data, and preparing KPIs and documentation to support continuous improvement.
• Participating in special projects and after-hours escalations related to product availability, customs, or deliveries.
• Supporting policy enforcement and contributing to updates of internal procedures.
  
  
  

You have:

• A minimum of Grade 12 education, along with 2 or more years of relevant experience or education in transportation or logistics.
• Proficiency in supply chain management applications and Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.
• CITT transportation systems fundamentals coursework or certification in progress is preferred.
  
  
  

You are:

• An analytical thinker with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• An excellent communicator, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative with the ability to work well in a team environment.
  
  
  

What we offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer free parking, exclusive team member offers, employee assistance and health and wellness programs and opportunities for development and career progression.

If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today!

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Compensation Details:

$58,720.00 - $73,400.00

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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