Logistics Planner

Avenir Energy; Brechin; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, paramedical & life保险

RRSP and TFSA with employer matching

Vacation, floater days & flexible time

Quarterly performance rewards

Job summary

Avenir Energy is seeking a highly organized Logistics Planner to join our operations team in Ontario. You will coordinate outbound propane deliveries to fulfill customer orders safely, efficiently and on time, while optimizing routes and fleet utilization.

You will work closely with branches, drivers and customer service, monitor KPIs, and identify improvements to delivery planning and routing using back-office systems.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in logistics, dispatch or supply chain operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to handle a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize daily propane delivery routes for drivers and trucks.
• Coordinate with branch operations, drivers and customer service to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor delivery progress, adjust routes, and address operational challenges.
• Track KPIs such as on-time delivery, runout rates and delivery costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve routing and delivery planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Logistics software

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

ERP knowledge

Dispatch routing systems

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/Dispatch systems

Job description

About Avenir Energy Ltd.
Avenir Energy Ltd. is one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing propane distribution companies. We are a fast-paced, customer-focused, field-based business with operations across the country and a commitment to excellence. With over 400 dedicated team members, we are driven to become the propane distributor of choice in North America.

At Avenir Energy, we offer a dynamic, respectful, and collaborative work environment where every team member plays a key role in our success. As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

Comprehensive Benefits: Full coverage for health, dental, paramedical, and life insurance
Retirement Planning: RRSP and TFSA options with employer-matching contributions to help you plan for your financial future.
Work-Life Balance:vacation, floater days, and flexible time-off programs to ensure you have time to recharge.
Incentive Programs:Quarterly performance-based rewards for both individual and company achievements.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Logistics Planner to join our operations team at Avenir Energy. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating outbound propane deliveries to ensure customer orders are fulfilled safely, efficiently, and on time.

The Logistics Planner plays a critical role in optimizing the use of trucks and drivers while maintaining high levels of customer service and operational efficiency. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to effectively utilize back-office systems and routing technology to develop daily delivery plans and monitor operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivery Planning and Routing:

• Plan and optimize daily propane delivery routes for drivers and trucks.

• Balance delivery demand with fleet capacity, driver availability, and geographic constraints.

• Communicate daily delivery plans clearly with drivers and operations teams.

• Manage operational exceptions such as urgent deliveries, runout risk, weather impacts, equipment issues, and driver or vehicle availability changes.

Operational Coordination:

• Work closely with branch operations, drivers, and customer service teams to ensure deliveries are completed on time.

• Monitor delivery progress and adjust routes as needed to address operational challenges.

• Proactively identify risks that may impact deliveries and implement corrective actions.

Performance Monitoring:

• Track logistics KPIs such as on-time delivery, runout rates, delivery efficiency, driver utilization, and service performance.

• Conduct basic analysis to identify opportunities to improve routing efficiency and reduce delivery costs.

• Support ongoing improvements to delivery planning processes.

Customer Service Support:

• Communicate proactively with customers when delivery changes or issues arise.

• Work with internal teams to resolve delivery challenges quickly and professionally.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, reduce operational waste, and enhance customer service.

• Support operational improvements related to routing, delivery scheduling, and driver productivity.

• Utilize data to support future planning, including seasonal demand forecasting for trucks and drivers.

Fleet and Driver Coordination:

• Coordinate with operations teams to schedule vehicle maintenance or service when required.

• Assist with driver scheduling to ensure adequate delivery coverage.

• Support drivers in resolving delivery or system-related issues.

Qualifications:

Education: Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.

Experience: 2+ years of experience in logistics, dispatch, or supply chain operations.

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with drivers, operations teams, and leadership.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics or routing software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment and manage competing priorities.

• Strong aptitude for working in ERP, dispatch, routing, and tank monitoring systems, with the ability to interpret operational data and translate it into actionable delivery plans.

Additional Information:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity for growth within the company.
Work in a dynamic and operationally focused environment.

Avenir Energy is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

By applying for a position with Avenir Energy, you understand that we use third party systems and recruiting agencies that may employ the use of Artificial Intelligence within their programs for finding, screening, assessing, and/or selecting candidates. You also understand that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of appropriate background checks. The type of checks performed is determined by the role and Avenir Energy’s employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks you are required to complete.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.