Load Planner - Winnipeg, Canada - Gardewine

Gardewine

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Gardewine is a Manitoba company, with terminals across Canada and a strong history that dates back to the 1950's.

Since being founded in the northern community of Flin Flon we have grown significantly by diversifying within the transportation industry.

The most important aspect of our company's operations is our dedicated people; _
our people will always be the source of our success and their safety and health will always come first._ We are currently seeking a _
Load Planner-Dispatcher _to join our team at our _
Harris Terminal.

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Summary

Reporting to the Dispatch Manager, the Load Planner - Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching equipment effectively using all resources to meet the customer needs.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Quote and book freight as required
Communicate with Dispatch Manager, Operation Manager with any issues
Coordinate load planning, pick up and deliveries with highway and city dispatchers
Ensure a high level of on time customer service is maintained
Monitor drivers are meeting mileage and earning requirements
Maintain inbound and outbound freight lists daily
Assist with invoice data entry and invoicing
Verify that drivers pay are finalized and correct
Assist with logistics as required
Be a team leader
Accepts off duty calls when issues arise and oncall weekend rotation with dispatch team
Cross train and complete dispatch duties as required
Perform all work in a safe manner and comply with all Harris/Gardewine safe work practices,

polices and procedures

Other duties as required within Harris Transport

Qualifications

Must have three to four years related experience
Excellent computer skills
Strong communication skills and able to work in a fastpaced computerized office

environment

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to work as a team and provide professional

customer service

Ability to contribute to the development of flat deck business
Desire to communicate with customers on an ongoing basis to ensure customer satisfaction
Experience with Deck activities (preferred) and/or general freight handling
Knowledge with flat deck dispatch operations preferred

Physical Requirements

Some of the physical demands may include, but may not be limited to: prolonged sitting and looking at a computer etc.