Planner

Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a Planner to coordinate efficient routes for our fleet of professional drivers.

You will be an innovative problem-solver and proactive organizer ensuring loads arrive on time and customer expectations are met. The role requires 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong written and verbal communication, and solid proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and familiarity with TMW software.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with drivers, ensuring safety and wellbeing are at the center of decisions.
• Liaise with Dispatchers and review Night to Day Report to rectify unresolved load complications.
• Meet with Planning Group to discuss network planning and operational goals.
• Review asset information to identify available tractors and provide details of equipment capabilities to sales/customer service.
• Communicate asset/load assignments to Dispatchers.
• Assign freight to the Logistics department to maintain service obligations.
• Support Maintenance Department initiatives to minimize regional delays.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

TMW software

Job description

For over 68 years, Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. has been providing over the road transportation solutions to customers throughout North America. We specialize in truck load highway transport & logistics management and pride ourselves on going the extra mile to solve our customer’s pressing challenges and deliver exceptional service. We are a multi-generation, family-run company with dedicated staff and drivers, quality equipment and cutting-edge technology. Our head office is in Winnipeg, MB and we have locations in Milton, Ont., Calgary AB, and yards in Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Montreal. We pride ourselves on our inclusive family culture and our ability to be creative.

Arnold Bros Transport Ltd. is committed to providing excellent service to our customers. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Planner plays a critical role in coordinating efficient routes for our fleet of Professional Drivers. The Planner is an innovative problem-solver, efficient task manager, and proactively ensures that loads arrive on time and customer expectations are met.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with drivers, ensuring that their safety and wellbeing is at the center of all decisions.
• Liaison with Dispatchers and review Night to Day Report to rectify unresolved load complications.
• Meet with Planning Group to discuss network planning and operational goals.
• Review available asset information to identify available tractors and provide details of equipment capabilities to sales/customer service.
• Communicate asset/load assignment to Dispatchers.
• Assign freight to the Logistics department in order to maintain service obligations.
• Ensure that ABT minimizes operational delays in the region by supporting Maintenance Department initiatives.
• 2 -3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize the daily responsibilities using multi-tasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer knowledge & experience specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook. Experience with TMW software is considered an asset.
• Exceptional organizational & problem solving skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with others and work well within a team environment.

Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. values diversity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities. Please indicate any accommodations required to facilitate a successful application and interview process when applying.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.