Join a Dynamic Team as a Freight Brokerage Dispatch Planner!

12-month maternity leave contract to start.

Hybrid - 2 days per week in office in Oakville - subject to change.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment? This Full-Service Supply Chain Management Services company based in Oakville, is on the hunt for a talented Freight Brokerage Dispatch Planner to join the team in a 12-month maternity leave contract. If you're passionate about logistics, thrive under pressure, and love a good challenge, we want to hear from you!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Exciting Learning Opportunities: Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated and dynamic team.
• In-Office Position: Be part of our vibrant Oakville, ON office.
• Contract to Full-Time is possible!

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Ideally, you have 2+ years in a Freight Brokerage environment. However, we value excellent customer service experience in the transportation sector just as much and are willing to train the right candidate.
• Expertise: Knowledge of domestic and transborder carriage conditions, pricing rules, and regulations.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office, with Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Organized: Exceptional multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Highway Traffic Act: Familiarity with this is a plus.
• Tech Enthusiast: Experience with Freightlogix or any cloud-based transportation management systems platforms is desirable.
• Self-motivated: Able to work independently and as part of a team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Carrier Communication: Engage with carriers daily to ensure smooth operations.
• Fleet Optimization: Collaborate with the Fleet team to maximize asset utilization.
• Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with both customers and carriers.
• Rate Quoting: Provide rate quotes to customers as needed.
• Problem-Solving: Address and resolve service issues proactively.
• Cost Analysis: Investigate carrier cost discrepancies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Accounts Payable and Billing departments.
• Coordination: Manage inbound distribution loads with the Operations team.
• Order Management: Handle order entry and daily tracking.
• Carrier Sourcing: Continuously seek out new carrier options.
• Reporting: Update TMS daily and complete On-Time Delivery Reports.

What We Offer:

• Supportive Team: Join a team that values collaboration and support.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and professional development beyond the 12-month maternity leave contract
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a company that embraces new ideas and technologies.

Based upon salary of $50K plus benefits

Training phase in office 5 days per week, following this, will move to hybrid 2 days per week in office.