Transportation Planner

Dare Foods Limited; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian food company in Cambridge is looking for a Transportation Planner to enhance customer service and manage logistics requirements. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree, relevant experience, and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Interested applicants can apply by emailing their resume.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Up to two years of relevant experience, ideally in a consumer packaged goods/food industry environment.
• Strong initiative, highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shipping schedule for carriers shipping from Cambridge.
• Act as key point of contact for carriers shipping from Cambridge warehouse.
• Monitor shipments in transit and troubleshoot logistical issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

SAP

Job description

Company Overview

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family‑owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT Gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With nine manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Position Overview

One Year Contract

This position analyzes data to identify areas for cost and service improvement opportunities. Provides exceptional customer service while managing the transportation requirements for multiple customer accounts. Utilize transportation software to identify least cost routing and shipment consolidation. Coordinate daily activities to track and monitor delivery status and movement of goods. Communicate effectively with sites to optimize customer service and freight spend.

Responsibilities

• Daily shipping schedule for carriers shipping from Cambridge warehouse and Offsite storage locations.
• Book appointments for customers as required.
• Act as key point of contact for carriers shipping from Cambridge warehouse.
• Monitors the shipments in transit and trouble‑shoots for any logistical issues to ensure that on‑time delivery metrics meet corporate targets.
• Reduction of incremental storage, demurrage and freight costs related to any service issues.
• Investigate late fines with carriers and provide information to Customer Supply Chain team to dispute any fines deemed to be invalid.
• Inbound appt scheduling - vendors, returns, etc.
• Coordinate schedule for hourly driver - i.e. CHEP transfers, Milton/Kitchener transfers, miscellaneous transfers (not including raw materials).
• Complete load tracking by carrier. Data entry on load summary sheets.
• Provide Proof of Delivery/Proof of Pickup documentation on request from Credit.
• Create return orders for invoiced but not shipped orders by Cambridge warehouse.
• Attend monthly carrier review meetings and provide any feedback on opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Backup for Logistics and Inventory Planner as required.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of relevant experience, ideally in a consumer packaged goods/food industry environment.
• Relevant post‑secondary degree or diploma or equivalent experience, with an emphasis on Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power‑Point and Outlook).
• ERP system experience, preferably SAP.
• Strong problem‑solving ability.
• Good communications and teamwork/relationship‑building with internal/external contacts.
• Takes initiative, highly organized, strong attention to detail and ability to see the big picture.

If you are interested in Applying, kindly ensure that the subject line reads “Transportation Planner - 2025-1995”, attach your resume and send to [e-mail]

Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well‑being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal‑opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.