Logistics Planner — Route Optimization & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

RRSP/TFSA matching

Vacation & flexible time-off

Performance incentives

Job summary

Avenir Energy is seeking a Logistics Planner to join our Ontario operations. The role focuses on coordinating outbound propane deliveries, optimizing routes, and maintaining superior customer service and efficiency.

The successful candidate will analyze delivery data, balance fleet capacity with demand, and support continuous improvements in planning processes. As a full-time field-based position, you will work closely with branch operations, drivers, and customer service teams to ensure on-time

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, dispatch, or supply chain operations.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Prioritization under pressure

ERP and routing systems aptitude

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Routing software

ERP systems

Tank monitoring systems

Dispatch software

Job description

Avenir Energy is seeking a Logistics Planner to join our Ontario operations. The role focuses on coordinating outbound propane deliveries, optimizing routes, and maintaining superior customer service and efficiency.

The successful candidate will analyze delivery data, balance fleet capacity with demand, and support continuous improvements in planning processes. As a full-time field-based position, you will work closely with branch operations, drivers, and customer service teams to ensure on-time