Regional Planner

Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. in Winnipeg, MB seeks a Regional Planner to coordinate efficient routes for our fleet and ensure on-time loads with exceptional service.

You will liaise with dispatchers, planning groups, and sales to optimize asset utilization and minimize delays across North America. The role requires 2–3 years in a similar planning position, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel/Outlook.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a similar planning role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Experience coordinating routes and dispatch in a fleet environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Regional planning

TMW software

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Tools

TMW

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 customers’ 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 Planning Supervisor, the Regional Planner plays a critical role in coordinating efficient routes for our fleet of Professional Drivers. The Regional Planner is an innovative problem-solver and efficient task manager, who 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 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.