Logistics Planning Coordinator

Kleysen Group Ltd; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Logistics Planning Coordinator in Saskatoon, where your expertise in transportation planning and customer service will be valued. This role involves coordinating logistics operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing fleet utilization. You'll work closely with drivers and customers, making impactful decisions that enhance service delivery. The company offers a competitive salary, a full range of benefits, and a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth. If you are passionate about logistics and enjoy problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, Vision & Dental Benefits

Employer Matched Pension Plan

Profit Share Program

Short- and long-term disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Free parking

Social Club

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, dispatch, or customer service in logistics.
• Strong organizational skills to manage varying workloads.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the Bulk fleet for transportation logistics.
• Act as a liaison between customers and drivers to ensure service quality.

Skills

Transportation knowledge

Customer service skills

Logistics software knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Truck Mate (TMW)

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

We are looking to add to anotherLogistics Planning Coordinator (LPC)to join our growing Bulk Business Unit team in Saskatoon.

Reporting to the Manager, Supervisor Bulk West Operations, theLogistics Planning Coordinator(LPC) role is responsible for planning, dispatching, and coordinating the assigned Bulk fleet, working with customers & coordinating the fleet of drivers & trailing equipment based on the commodity to be hauled.The LPC acts as both the customer liaison and the fleet planner, and builds the daily & weekly plans, accordingly, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.Daily and ongoing communication and coaching of the assigned fleet of drivers & owner/operators is a key responsibility in effectively executing Bulk logistics to achieve customer expectations and maximize asset utilization. A full description of this position will be discussed with qualified candidates at an interview.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the office.

This role requires an individual keenly interested in a transportation career with the following:

• Transportation knowledge and experience in planning, dispatch and/or customer service, with the ability to plan and adjust plan based on a variety of variables
• Strong customer service skills, to identify customer needs & availability of fleet equipment
• Strong people skills working with fleet of drivers and collaborating with team members
• Knowledge of logistics software or systems, with experience in, or an ability to learn, the Truck Mate (TMW) system.
• Proficient use of MS Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent time management and organizational skills in handling volume of work, changing demands and various source of information
• Ability to problem solve and negotiate to achieve consensus
• Strong attention to details to ensure system information is accurate & clearly communicated with Bulk Dispatcher
• Available to attend to after hours and weekend support on a rotation basis.
• Due to our location, the successful candidate will need to have reliable transportation to attend work each day.

Why choose Kleysen?

We provide a competitive salary based on skills and experience, and a full range of benefits including:

• Permanent full-time employment
• Health, Vision & Dental Benefits
• Employer Matched Pension Plan
• Profit Share Program
• Short- and long-term disability, Life Insurance and AD&D
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Free parking
• Social Club – Mix fun with work!

We will be recruiting immediately. Any interested applicants should include cover letter with salary expectations and resume.

*Kleysen is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all candidates in advance for their interest in our company however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *