Carrier Logistics Planner

XTL Transport Inc. is looking for a Carrier Logistics Planner at our Balzac Terminal to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment.

Responsibilities

Carrier Relations

• Grow & develop our carrier base with partners that meet or exceed our criteria & compliance standards.
• Develop an in depth understanding of partner carrier networks in order maximize their effectiveness.
• Monitor, measure and provide feedback on carrier performance (in conjunction with other team members)
• Negotiate transactional and dedicated rates with partner carriers while ensuring corporate margin targets are achieved.
• Ensure carrier capacity exceeds customer demands.
• Progress high performing carrier partners from transactional to core status.
• Ensures carrier are enrolled with Four Kites
• Vet perspective new carriers using a series of on-line tools

Targets

• Carrier Reps must conduct as least 2 carrier exploration calls per week.  Feedback must be updated in the carrier dbase.  
• Need to develop the talking points to assist Reps.   
• Carrier Reps must either visit or host 2 in person carrier meetings per month.
• Track weekly carrier utilization - volume, revenue and service levels
• Need to conduct service meetings for underperforming carriers.  Service expectation is 95%
• Must manage a minimum of loads per periods - ideal targets 
• Partner carrier negotiation must hit minimum margin target 
   

Corporate Responsibilities

• Assist with market rate information in order to complete rate proposals
• Liaison with other team members to ensure order completion
• Perform all of the above responsibilities in alignment with our corporate strategic objectives
• Perform all of the above responsibilities in alignment with our corporate values of LEAD WITH GRACE.

Measurement Responsibilities

• Ensure data integrity is high when building, managing and completing orders
• Verify carrier data is accurate before completing orders

Other Responsibilities

• Support and replace other team members as needed
• Verify carrier data is accurate before completing orders

Culture

• Support Company Culture and XTL's Core Principles: Leadership, Empowerment, Appreciation, Diversity, Integrity, Trust, Honesty, Growth, Respect, Agility, Creativity, Excellence

Skills & Abilities:

• Computer experience required (AS400, Lotus)
• Geographical knowledge of North America
• Fluent Communication Skills
• Negotiating skills 
• Bilingual (English & French) is an asset
• 1-2 years industry experience and / or relevant post-secondary education
• Must be eager, up for new challenges, and not willing to settle
• Excellent customer service skills & Professional demeanor
• Problem solving
• Initiative

Work Environment:

• Ability to work well under pressure and provide follow-up with strong attention to details.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision

Benefits:

• 100% company paid benefit premiums after 3 months of employments
• RRSP match program after 3 months of employment
• Competitive Salary 
• Open Door policy

Work Shift: Monday - Friday (8am to 5pm)

XTL is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and equivalently considers applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals

We invite all interested persons to apply but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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