Local Planner Jobs

Envision:

Working for a company dedicated to personal career growth and opportunity in moving the organization forward. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is a Platinum Club Member in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. Our success is directly attributed to our dedicated and talented team of professionals who work hard together with a common purpose – to keep us on the leading edge in safety, technology, and analysis.

It is 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 are looking to work for a dynamic, fast-paced, progressive organization then apply with us.

We offer the following in our search for engaged employees looking to become part of a successful team:

• A continuous learning environment that develops your individual career goals
• Comprehensive total rewards package including company paid group benefits and individual RRSP
• Support of professional memberships and certifications
• Engaged coaches and mentors who will provide guidance but also allow autonomy
• A continuous improvement environment where all ideas are explored
• Team atmosphere
• Standard office hours; Monday to Friday from approximately 8:00am to 5:00pm

The Opportunity:

The Local Planner is responsible for effectively and profitability moving freight within Canada, while maintaining a low percentage of empty miles.

Key Accountabilities:

• Completes order entry for both high way and local loads
• Networking with partner carriers for lane balancing
• Daily completion of Load Link – ensuring all available trucks and loads are posted accurately
• Provides after hours support to other divisions as required
• Completes rating to ensure all outbound and local loads are profitable
• Books pickup and delivery appointments as needed
• Dispatching trucks on planned loads; tracks dispatched trucks on a daily basis to ensure on-time performance
• Performs other duties as required
• Completes data inquiry updates (DIU) which involves updating order information (shipping / receiving hours or appointment times; contact information; customs information)
• The majority of time is spent planning trucks effectively to reduce empty miles; effectively managing the empty miles ratios

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Strong self-discipline to effectively complete tasks without constant supervision
• Self-starter with strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
• Minimum of 2-3 years of dispatching experience is required
• Familiarity with Loadlink and MS Excel
• Secondary School diploma is required
• Possess a good working knowledge of North American geography
• Experience in the transportation industry considered to be an asset
• Positive, outgoing and friendly personality
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously

How To Apply:

If you are looking to join a premier transportation company, and become an integral part of results oriented team who constantly challenge themselves to Go The Distance for our customers and for each other, the role of Local Planner may be right for you.

No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples. By submitting your resume, you consent Challenger Motor Freight Inc. to share this information within its divisions in order to identify other employment opportunities that you may be suitable for.

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