Team Lead Transportation Planning - Mississauga, Canada - Sobeys

Sobeys

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:181587

Career Group:
Corporate Office Careers

Job Category:
Supply Chain Network Evolution

Travel Requirements:0 - 10%

Job Type:
Full-Time

Country:
Canada (CA)

Province:
Ontario

City:
Mississauga

Location:
Tahoe Office

Postal Code:
L4W 0C7

Our family of 131,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers.

Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better - great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country.

With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Ready to Make an impact?:

Effectively and efficiently responsible for management of the daily transportation load planning. Actively contribute to a positive and productive working environment.

Here's where you'll be focusing:

Efficient scheduling of load planner staff.
Assign duties/responsibilities/functions and measure load planners performance on a daily basis.
Assign special projects and tasks as needed.
Review all load plans to ensure accuracy and identify load improvements for cost savings.
Investigate/correct any store complaints.
Follow up to ensure all special requests are done daily/weekly.
Define and direct department processes and with a view to continuous improvement.
Train and manage staff to perform their jobs in the most efficient/effective manner while reducing errors and controlling costs.
Work with other departments to ensure proper communication/processes/timing to improve service while maintaining costs.
Perform load planning for peak days, vacation, emergencies, etc. (as required).
Develop/prepare and circulate KPI reports for transportation.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment as per company requirements

What you have to offer:

Knowledge of warehouse and transportation systems
Proven/effective management skills
Detail oriented with strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem solving capabilities
Ability to meet tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Access
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Familiarity with the Ontario road network
High School Diploma
35 years experience in logistics/transportation
May be required to lift up to 22 lbs
Sitting for long periods of time; may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time
Using a computer keyboard and mouse for long periods of time
Travel may be required

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

**We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.