Planning & Dispatch Coordinator

Maple Leaf Foods; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Coordinator, Planning and Dispatch for the Eastern region. The role supports the Transportation Supply Chain and reports to the Eastern Transportation Manager. Apply online by November 20, 2026.

Base salary $47,000–$69,000 CAD with annual short-term incentive; part-time equivalence considered with hours adjustment. Full-time role with eligibility for incentive plan. Responsibilities include monitoring shipments, creating cost-efficient routes, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Distribution/Logistics/Transportation.
• Diploma/degree in a related discipline (Business Administration, Distribution & Logistics, PLOG).
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels; strong decision-making and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and adapt with short notice; geographic knowledge.
• Experience with SAP; familiarity with Word/Excel/Outlook/Map Point is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report shipments in transit and on-time delivery to customers.
• Create cost-effective daily route plans focused on cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Notify carriers of pick-up times, PO numbers and delivery appointments promptly.
• Maintain daily communication via email/phone to resolve in-transit issues.

Skills

Logistics experience

Education

Diploma/degree in Business Administration/Distribution & Logistics

Tools

SAP

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Map Point

Job description

About Us: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We are carbon neutral.

We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment: Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Coordinator, Planning and Dispatch role is an integral part of our Transportation Supply Chain team. This role specifically supports our Eastern region. Reporting to the Eastern Transportation Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a cohesive team and a wider collaborative distribution and transportation network across Maple Leaf Foods.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 20, 2026. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Compensation:$47,000 - $69,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Monitoring and reporting to business partners and leadership regarding shipments in transit and on-time delivery to customers.
• Creating a cost-effective daily route plan that must be focused on cost effectiveness and customer (both internal and external) satisfaction in a very fast-paced, make-to-order environment.
• Ensuring carriers are notified of pick-up times, PO #’s and delivery appointments in a timely and efficient manner
• Constant daily communication through email and telephone to resolve issues in transit, during pick up or delivery.
• Liaising with Sales, Production Planning, Customer Supply Chain and the manufacturing Shipping departments throughout the day to ensure that product availability supports the “Daily Route Plan”.
• Maintain ongoing working relationships with carriers to help ensure availability of trucks.
• Flexibility to engage in longer or adjusted hours of work when dealing with and /or overcoming operational requirements
• After hours support required and to be shared with the team on a rotational basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in a Distribution / Logistics / Transportation discipline
• Completed/engaged in a Diploma/degree program in a related discipline (Business Administration, Distribution & Logistics, PLOG )
• Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders of all levels
• Decision-making capability and a critical eye for detail
• Ability to manage several tasks at once and a willingness to exercise flexibility with short notice.
• Geographic knowledge and understanding
• Functional capability within SAP and adaptable to new systems and processes
• General knowledge of Word / Excel/ Outlook/ Map Point. is an asset.

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].