Float Planner - Cambridge, Canada - Challenger Motor Freight Inc.

Challenger Motor Freight Inc.

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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Working for a company dedicated to personal career growth and the opportunity to have an impact in moving the organization forward.

Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is a Platinum Club Member in Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.

It's not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company.

In 40 years, Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.

We win as a team when we work as a team, and succeed when our employees succeed.

We want people who are resilient, team-oriented, and driven because we are laser-focused on meeting commitments to our _People, Customer_, and _Profit_.

If you're looking to work for a dynamic, fast-paced, progressive organization then come join us.

It's not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company.

In 40 years, Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.

We are currently hiring a Float Planner to join our Special Commodities Operations team.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The
Float Planner provides operational coverage and assistance for all outbound and inbound trips.

The float planner is responsible for effectively and profitably moving freight within the United States and Canada, while maintaining a low percentage of empty miles.

The Float Planner will also multi-task and provide coverage for our Driver Coordinators lunches and vacations.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Accurately piecing together LTL shipments and negotiate with third party carriers/load brokers to generate effective revenue on inbound trucks and backhauls
Network with partner carriers for lane balancing
Daily completion of loadlink ensuring all available trucks and loads are posted accurately
Brokering excess freight to partner carriers
Complete and submit rate requests for customers to ensure all inbound loads are profitable

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 3 years of dispatching experience is required
Experience in transportation Industry is an asset
Strong self discipline and multitasking skills to be able to effectively complete tasks without constant supervision
Strong analytical, organizational, and problemsolving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Effective geographical knowledge of North America
Must be willing and able to work Statutory holidays when required
Positive outgoing and friendly personality

HOURS:

Days:
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Afterhours and/or holiday support coverage as required.

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