Planner - Regina, Canada - Day & Ross

Day & Ross

Verified Company

Regina, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

At Day & Ross, you'll go far.

Future Opportunities for Planner
Full-time/Part-time
Regina, SK

Planning, organizing, and monitoring runs and deliveries in order to ensure the most timely and efficient movement of trucks and to minimize empty miles and wait times.

How You'll Help:

Planning, organizing, and monitoring runs and deliveries in order to ensure the most timely and efficient movement of trucks and to minimize empty miles and wait times.
Identify required loads two to seven days out and organize for greatest efficiency.
Assign and line up loads and deliveries based on efficiency and information from Brokers.
Monitor scheduled runs to ensure they are on schedule and advise Brokers, Customer Service, and/or Planner in next region of any changes.
Oversee daily activities of Drivers and addresses issues (e.g. load refusals, late deliveries, poor customer service) with Brokers; escalate issues to Broker Services as required.
Planners are tasked with the safe on time movement of freight between our customers and our terminal with scheduled and nonscheduled linehaul units
Responsible for monitoring loads and trucks in a specific geography prioritizing and planning power to move loads to destination
Communicate with drivers and brokers to execute plan
Monitor road and weather conditions and initiate required actions in accordance with D&R policy
Complete various reports and documents as required
Be an active part of the Linehaul Team and foster a positive environment of continuous improvement
Other related duties as may be assigned.

Your Skills and Experience:

Postsecondary education in logistics or business administration
An acceptable combination of education and training may be considered
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a time sensitive, planning and organizing role, preferable in the transportation industry.
Highly organized with exceptional ability to multitask and stay on top of current status
Sense of urgency and responsive to changes in a timely and efficient manner
Strong problemsolving skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with AS400 an asset
English required
No direct supervisory responsibilities
Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment
Travel not required.
Busy office environment with extensive computer work and handling of documentation
May be required to visit other locations, including offices, terminals, maintenance shops, etc.
Extended periods sitting working on a computer and on a phone
Must follow all company requirements to promote a safe work environment. Perform all work safely in a fastpaced work environment. Required PPE must be worn at all times

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America.

With over 7,500 employees, drivers, and owner operators in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL/Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength - and we treat them like family.

For over a decade, we've been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, and we've been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018.

Our industry recognition is a testament to the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: