Planner
November 15, 2023
Planner
For over 65 years, Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. has been providing over the road transportation solutions to customers throughout North America. We specialize in truck load highway transport & logistics management and pride ourselves on going the extra mile to solve our customer's pressing challenges and deliver exceptional service. We are a multi-generation, family-run company with dedicated staff and drivers, quality equipment and cutting-edge technology. Our head office is in Winnipeg, MB and we have locations in Milton, Ont., Calgary AB, and yards in Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Montreal. We pride ourselves on our inclusive family culture and our ability to be creative.
Arnold Bros Transport Ltd. is committed to providing excellent service to our customers. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Planner plays a critical role in coordinating efficient routes for our fleet of Professional Drivers. The Planner is an innovative problem-solver, efficient task manager, and proactively ensures that loads arrive on time and customer expectations are met.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and maintain a positive rapport with drivers, ensuring that their safety and well-being is at the center of all decisions.
- Liaison with Dispatchers and review Night to Day Report to rectify unresolved load complications.
- Meet with Planning Group to discuss network planning and operational goals.
- Review available asset information to identify available tractors and provide details of equipment capabilities to sales/customer service.
- Communicate asset/load assignment to Dispatchers.
- Assign freight to the Logistics department in order to maintain service obligations.
- Ensure that ABT minimizes operational delays in the region by supporting Maintenance Department initiatives.
Minimum General Requirements:
- 2 -3 years' experience in a similar role
- Self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize the daily responsibilities using multi-tasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer knowledge & experience specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook. Experience with TMW software is considered an asset.
- Exceptional organizational & problem solving skills
- Strong ability to collaborate with others and work well within a team environment.
Candidates interested in this exciting growth opportunity should apply by email, including your cover letter and resume, indicating the role in your subject, to:
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
739 Lagimodiere Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0T8
hr@arnoldbros.com
www.arnoldbros.com
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. values diversity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities. Please indicate any accommodations required to facilitate a successful application and interview process when applying. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
