Strategic National Transportation Planner

Purolator; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator is seeking a National Transportation Planner in Etobicoke, ON to lead transportation planning activities and optimize network performance. You will manage master data readiness, holiday planning, and coordination with linehaul vendors while supporting budgets and RFP processes.

The role requires a university-level background in transportation planning or related field, with at least seven years in logistics.

Qualifications

• University degree in transportation engineering or planning or in business administration or equivalent
• Minimum seven (7) years in transportation, logistics and/or supply chain with analytical and presentation/communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain and conduct National Network Master Data readiness using forecasted reports to optimize Purolator’s Network Accuracy
• Coordinate Holiday Planning activities for internal and external parties in the Transportation Network
• Provide support for driver run coverage when required
• Maintain relationships with external ground linehaul vendors
• Provide Domestic FTL coverage for national requirements for TL customers
• Support Ground Linehaul RFP processes
• Lead Purolator peak season linehaul scheduling and budgetary requirements
• Implement cost saving opportunities for Linehaul network
• Coordinate winter recovery and bypass plans
• Support engineering and network planning projects to drive innovation
• Review schedules for long term detours due to construction or weather
• Increase capacity in E-Commerce integration into Purolator network
• Expand use of Long Combination Vehicles (LCVs) for efficiency
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Stay organized and manage time effectively
• Work independently with minimal supervision

Skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Transportation engineering/planning degree

Business administration degree

Job description

Purolator is seeking a National Transportation Planner in Etobicoke, ON to lead transportation planning activities and optimize network performance. You will manage master data readiness, holiday planning, and coordination with linehaul vendors while supporting budgets and RFP processes.

The role requires a university-level background in transportation planning or related field, with at least seven years in logistics.