Route Planner

East Penn Canada; Courtice; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery solutions firm in Courtice seeks a highly organized Route Planner to manage logistics and optimize delivery operations. This full-time, on-site role requires strong analytical skills, experience in transportation planning, and proficiency in route planning software. The ideal candidate will adjust plans in real-time, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction. Candidates must be committed to safety and continuous improvement, ready to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Great pay including shift allowance

Profit sharing

Excellent company-paid benefits

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation planning, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to adapt to real-time changes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain delivery and recovery route plans.
• Optimize routes based on requirements and capacity.
• Monitor open orders and ensure order fulfillment.
• Adjust plans in real-time for delays and urgent requests.
• Analyze route efficiency and recommend improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination abilities

Proficiency in route planning software

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At East Penn Canada, our people are the heart of our company. We put our employees and our clients first to build solid relationships with intention. We offer a vast range of diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We invite you to become part of an organization that has challenging opportunities, rewarding career paths, organization values, and a charismatic team.

Join our dedicated team of leading experts in the battery industry.

We Are Dedicated To Recognizing Our Employees By Offering

• Great Pay including shift allowance, where applicable
• Profit Sharing & Deferred Profit Sharing (retirement) program
• Excellent company paid benefit program
• Learning & development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Route Planner to manage the end-to-end coordination of route planning for a designated group of drivers. This role is critical in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery and recovery operations. The Route Planner will play a key role in optimizing logistics, supporting driver productivity, and maintaining high service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and long-term delivery and recovery route plans.
• Optimize routes based on customer requirements, traffic, vehicle capacity, and operational constraints.
• Monitor open orders and inventory to ensure timely and complete order fulfillment.
• Adjust plans in real-time to accommodate delays, cancellations, or urgent requests.
• Participate in planning meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of routes, delivery times, and performance metrics.
• Analyze route efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and present reports on planning KPIs.
• Process documentation related to deliveries, returns, and account administration.
• Support outbound call strategies for pre-delivery, recovery, and service bookings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and ensure a seamless customer experience.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation planning, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in route planning software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to adapt to real-time changes and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Other Considerations

• Background checks including criminal checks, driver’s abstract and employment references will be requested.
• This position is fully on-site; candidates must be able to reliably commute to our Courtice Head Office.

East Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants to apply; all reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.