Planner

Midland Transport is currently seeking a Planner, reporting to the Night Linehaul Supervisor at the Head Office. The selected candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a “Can Do” attitude.

Benefits To Joining Midland:

• A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

• RRSP matching program

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs

• 3 weeks' paid vacation

• Free parking, an onsite fitness center open 24/7, and an onsite cafeteria

• Maternity leave top-up program

• Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies

• Plan an assigned group of owner-operators and company drivers

• Monitor and balance fleet miles among all units

• Plan to meet specific mileage targets

• Communicate with customers to set up loads

• Work directly with customers to set up the movement of loads

• Help out shift dispatchers

• Enter, update, issue, and finalize purchase orders;

• Resolve driver issues

• Work with Pricing, Credit, Billing, and other departments

• Shared responsibility for weekly, monthly, and yearly financial results

• Other duties as required

• Minimum High School diploma with a Community College certificate (up to one (1) year) in a related field or equivalent

• Minimum of two (2) years experience dispatch preferably in a planning role

• Two (2) years AS400 and multiple equipment dispatching preferred

• Strong multi-tasking and analytical skills

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work with all levels within the organization