Strategic Freight & Logistics Planner to Optimize Costs

Tayco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits after initial

Great Place to Work certification

Social and recreational activities

Job summary

Tayco is seeking a Freight & Logistics Planner to optimize freight spend while maintaining service levels. You will analyze carrier performance, routing and sourcing, coordinating with carriers, warehouse teams, procurement and finance to drive cost reduction and performance improvements.

You’ll contribute to an exceptional customer experience by ensuring smooth order flow and timely issue resolution, while aligning with Tayco’s growth plans and values.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in supply chain, logistics or business, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in transportation planning, dispatch or freight coordination
• Knowledge of freight modes, Incoterms and shipping documentation
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working in a TMS and ERP
• Able to juggle priorities and make quick decisions under pressure
• Clear, professional communication with carriers and customers

Responsibilities

• Load planning and scheduling: plan inbound and outbound shipments and build loads that make full use of trailer and container space.
• Carrier booking: tender loads to contracted carriers or brokers, choose the right mode and confirm capacity.
• Shipment tracking: monitor freight in transit and provide proactive updates on delays or exceptions.
• Issue resolution: handle missed pickups, delays, damages, refused deliveries and re-routing, and file claims when needed.
• Documentation: prepare bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices and customs paperwork; coordinate with customs brokers on cross-border shipments.
• Warehouse coordination: line up dock schedules, staffing needs and order readiness with the warehouse.
• Cost control: choose cost-effective routes and carriers, consolidate shipments, minimize accessorial charges.
• Systems: keep shipment data, rates and appointments accurate in the ERP.
• Performance tracking: report on on-time performance, OTIF and shipping costs, suggest improvements.
• Compliance: ensure shipments follow DOT and Transport Canada rules, hours-of-service, hazmat and customs rules.
• Sourcing and qualification: find new carriers and service providers for capacity; screen carriers against company criteria.

Skills

Excel skills

Carrier coordination

Decision making under pressure

Communication with carriers/customers

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in supply chain/logistics or business

Tools

TMS

ERP

Job description

Tayco is seeking a Freight & Logistics Planner to optimize freight spend while maintaining service levels. You will analyze carrier performance, routing and sourcing, coordinating with carriers, warehouse teams, procurement and finance to drive cost reduction and performance improvements.

You’ll contribute to an exceptional customer experience by ensuring smooth order flow and timely issue resolution, while aligning with Tayco’s growth plans and values.