Logistics Planner (Bilingual)

Messer Americas; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Planner to enhance distribution strategies and optimize supply chain operations. This role involves coordinating deliveries, utilizing advanced scheduling software, and collaborating closely with various teams to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in transport planning, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. With a commitment to safety and innovation, this company offers a supportive environment for career growth and development, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the logistics field.

Benefits

Excellent paid vacation

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pension plan

Incentive program based on performance

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee referral program

Exclusive discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in transport planning or supply chain planning.
• Advanced user of PC software and strong SAP user.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all deliveries and optimize scheduling using computerized systems.
• Liaise with Distribution and Customer Service to resolve scheduling issues.
• Monthly reporting of distribution performance and resource management.

Skills

Transport Planning

Supply Chain Management

Bilingual (English and French)

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-Oriented

Teamwork

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Operations

Specialization in Supply Chain/Logistics Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

About Messer

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as Great Place to Work
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Bonus and pay increases: Incentive program based on company performance and annual merit increase program.
• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on a number of products and services across Canada.

What you’ll do:

• The Logistics Planner will work independently and in collaboration with the operations and retail teams to focus on distribution improvement, cost reduction and supply chain and logistics strategies.
• The co-ordination of all deliveries to end users on a daily basis using a computerized scheduling software system.
• Liaising closely with Distribution and Customer Service on a regular basis to resolve any issues in order to ensure efficient asset utilization, schedule quality and customer service.
• Scheduling all deliveries to our customers throughout various areas in Canada while ensuring vehicle utilization is maximized and our costs to deliver are minimized.
• Suggesting best practices for utilizing resources within a certain location and advising of best scheduling methods under certain circumstances.
• Monthly reporting of distribution performance at each retail location and regionally.
• To be able to schedule with strategies & manually in an efficient manner and be able to meet all scheduling deadlines on a daily basis. Working with Distribution/CSC to resolve any scheduling issues and communicating with them on a regular basis to ensure schedule quality.
• Review feedback from previous day driver schedules and working to resolve scheduling feedback issues and improve schedule quality and KPI’s.
• Conduct basic trouble shooting with scheduling system and its SAP interface.
• To maintain the scheduling system database based on resource availability. Update customer information with current updated geo locations (latitude & longitude) to ensure schedule integrity.

What it takes:

• University degree or College Diploma specializing in Operations or Supply Chain/Logistics Management.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in transport planning or general supply chain planning.
• Bilingual (English and French).
• Advanced user of PC software (Excel, Word and Access).
• Strong SAP user.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Co-operative teamwork.
• Good communication skills.
• Detail-oriented person.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

At Messer, our vision for Diversity & Inclusion is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcomes the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual an equal opportunity to thrive.

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation, efficiency and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.

Apply today @Messer Careers and see what we do.

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