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