Full-Time Load Planner
Job Description
Armour Transportation Systems is currently seeking a Load Planner to join our Longhaul Team in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Responsibilities
- Plan & optimize loads to help fleet compete on price and lower over-all fleet empty mileage.
- Objective to plan loads to improve delivery capacity while reducing overhead and increase profit margins.
- The primary task of a load planner is to maximize the capacity of the freight network while improving operational efficiency. A load planner must be able to optimize by mixing and matching loads and trucks based on origin and destination required delivery dates with the fleet capacity.
- The load planner must consider factors like loading sequence, destinations, empty miles, driver overtime, and more.
- Review and action problem shipments in a timely manner.
- Proactively find capacity to move freight.
- Review and communicate status reports.
- Serve as point of contact between client and internal teams.
Education and Experience Criteria
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the transportation and logistics industry or a related field, or a combination of relevant work experience and education. For example, CITT Supply Chain and Logistics Certification or other relevant college degree or certification.
- Knowledge of the road transportation industry, including Atlantic Canadian and Ontario geography and travel times, is considered an asset.
Essential Competencies
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated with analytical decision-making skills.
- Ability to analyze situations, identify problems or conflicts, and negotiate win-win scenarios.
- Ability to adapt to ever-changing priorities and deadlines.
Technical Skills:
- Computer literacy and a strong understanding of Microsoft Office are required.
- Experience and understanding of the TruckMate system are considered an asset.
Working Conditions:
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven terminal/office environment.
- There is a high volume of communication via email, phone, and satellite
About Armour Transportation Systems
Armour Transportation Systems is an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company. We are a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.
Founded in the early 1930s, Armour Transportation Systems has grown to be one of the largest trucking carriers in Canada, with 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 2,000 team members.
Our vision is to be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world, realizing profitable growth through leading transportation and logistics solutions, global partnerships, exceptional employees, and strategic acquisitions.
Employment Equity
Armour Transportation Systems is committed to the principles of employment equity. The purpose of employment equity is to ensure that no person is denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability.
Armour Transportation Systems welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, African Canadians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your expression of interest for this position.
How to Apply
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