Transportation Planning Supervisor

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development Programs

Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Wellness Program

Company Events

Job summary

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is looking for a Transportation Planning Supervisor based in Cambridge, ON. The successful candidate will lead logistics operations, focusing on optimizing routes, ensuring compliance, and managing a team. With over 10 years in transportation and significant experience in planning/dispatch, this role offers the chance to drive excellence in service and cost efficiency. Benefits include learning programs and health care. Join a dedicated team focused on Canadian agriculture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transportation with a focus on planning and dispatch.
• 2+ years of experience managing a team is preferred.
• Certifications such as CCLP or P.Log are strong assets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily scheduling, load planning, and dispatch.
• Mentor and train team members while ensuring coverage.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and carriers.

Skills

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Team Management

Data Analysis

Route Optimization

Education

Post-secondary education in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

Descartes TMS

Samsara Fleet Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Transportation Planning Supervisor

Parrish & Heimbecker

Join our team that shares your passion and heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P & H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Transportation Planning Supervisor for our Milling division based in Cambridge, ON.

P&H Milling is the largest Canadian‑owned milling company. The P&H Milling Group sources wheat from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada to produce quality flour and cereal products. The lineup includes hard red spring wheat flour for breads and other bakery products, soft winter wheat flour for cakes and cookies, as well as semolina flour for pasta, organic flour, and atta flour for chappati. In our specialty milling operation in Saskatoon, we also mill pea fractions.

From its mills in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Acton, Hanover, Hamilton, and Cambridge, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Lethbridge, Alberta, the P&H Milling Group supplies flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.

Benefits

• Learning and Development Programs
• Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Program
• Company Events

Your Role

As Transportation Planning Supervisor, you’ll be the driving force behind our logistics operations. Reporting to the National Transportation Manager, you’ll lead a high‑performing planning team, foster strong partnerships with carriers and internal stakeholders, and champion strategic initiatives that deliver exceptional service and cost efficiency. In this role, you’ll ensure regulatory compliance, optimize routes and equipment utilization, and provide hands‑on leadership and coverage across all planning functions.

Day to Day

• Oversee daily scheduling, load planning, and dispatch for private and 3PL fleets.
• Mentor and train team members; ensure coverage during absences or peak periods.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams (Operations, Customer Service, Maintenance).
• Monitor fleet performance to ensure on‑time pickups and deliveries.
• Align transportation activities with supply chain and production goals.
• Drive efficiency in routing, scheduling, and cost management.
• Ensure compliance with HOS, Ontario Highway Traffic Act, and safety standards.
• Utilize TMS tools (Descartes, Samsara) for data‑driven decisions.
• Track and report KPIs: on‑time delivery, cost per load, carrier performance.
• Support sustainability, safety, and cost‑reduction initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred).
• 10+ years in transportation, including 5+ years in planning/dispatch and 2+ years managing a team.
• Certifications such as CCLP or P.Log are strong assets.
• Experience with bulk, intermodal, and rail transportation preferred.
• Proficient in Descartes TMS, Samsara Fleet Management, and Microsoft Office Suite.