Transportation Planner - Flex Coverage

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

RRSP Matching

Paid Time Off

Learning & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is seeking a Transportation Planner for flex coverage in Cambridge, ON. The role supports planning and dispatch across shifts and absences, coordinating shipments with drivers, carriers, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in transportation planning, familiarity with TMS tools, and a strong ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Three years of transportation planning experience.
• Experience coordinating with drivers and 3PL carriers.
• Knowledge of HOS, Ontario regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and dispatch coverage for planned/unplanned absences.
• Plan daily shipments, pickups, deliveries aligning with customer needs.
• Communicate dispatch instructions to drivers and carriers.
• Monitor shipments and handle schedule changes or disruptions.
• Maintain shipment details in the TMS and other systems.
• Tender loads to 3PLs and manage accessorial charges.
• Cross-train and handoff coverage across planning assignments.

Skills

Transportation planning

Dispatching

Load planning

Excel proficiency

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Logistics/SCM or related field

Tools

Descartes OnDemand

Samsara

MS Excel

Job description

Cambridge Head Office
Cambridge, ON N3E0A1, CAN

Description

Transportation Planner - Flex Coverage

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Division: P&H Milling

Location: Cambridge, ON

Who We Are

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.

Your Team

P&H Milling: P&H Milling is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing high-quality flour and cereal products for bakeries, food manufacturers, and consumers. From coast to coast, we transform Canadian wheat into trusted products that feed families at home and abroad.

We are seeking a Transportation Planner - Flex Coverage - to join our P&H Milling team. This role provides transportation planning and dispatch coverage for team members during planned or unplanned absences, supporting continuity of daily transportation operations. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, organized, and comfortable transitioning between planning assignments, coordinating shipments, and communicating with drivers, carriers, and internal teams to support timely pickups and deliveries.

Day to Day

• Provide transportation planning and dispatch coverage for team members during planned or unplanned absences, adapting to the requirements of each planning assignment.
• Plan and coordinate daily shipments, pickups, and deliveries, align transportation arrangements with customer requirements, product availability, and equipment capacity.
• Communicate dispatch instructions and schedule updates to drivers and carriers, and coordinate with production, customer service, and other internal teams.
• Monitor shipment progress, respond to scheduling changes and service disruptions, and escalation issues as needed to support timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate shipment details, schedules, and status updates in the Transportation Management System (TMS) Descartes, Samsara and other relevant systems.
• Tender loads to third-party (3PL) carriers, monitor service performance, and manage accessorial charges for assigned coverage.
• Crosstrain across planning assignments, maintain current coverage notes, and coordinate handoffs with team members to support continuity before, during, and after absences.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• A minimum of three years of experience in transportation planning, dispatching local drivers, and load planning.
• Experience with pneumatic multi-axle tankers, rail tankers, domestic intermodal deliveries, and bulk rail transportation is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of commercial transportation regulations, the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, and Hours of Service (HOS) requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), with strong attention to accurate shipment information and recordkeeping. Experience with Descartes OnDemand and Samsara is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities, learn different planning assignments, and provide coverage at short notice.
• You will be required to participate on a weekend on-call rotation coverage and provide occasional after-hours dispatch support when backup is needed.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with drivers, carriers, and internal teams.

Why Join Us

At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.