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Carrier Logistics Planner

  • Balzac, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
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Experience
2-3 years industry experience and / or relevant post-secondary education
Posting language
English
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Original job description

XTL Logistics Inc. is looking for a Carrier Logistics Planner at our Balzac Terminal to become a part of our 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 about working in a customer-centric environment.

Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Responsibilities:
  1. 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 to 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
  1. Corporate Responsibilities
  • Assist with market rate information in order to complete rate proposals
  • Participate in corporate monthly carrier rep meetings
  • 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
  1. Measurement Responsibilities
  • Ensure data integrity is high when building, managing and completing orders
  • Verify carrier data is accurate before completing orders
  1. Other Responsibilities
  2. Support and replace other team members as needed
  • Culture
  • Support Company Culture and XTL's Core Principles - LEAD WITH GRACE
  1. Main Requirements & Competencies
  • Skills & Abilities
    • Computer experience required (Revenova)
    • Knowledge of North American geography
    • Good communication skills
    • Negotiating skills
    • Bilingual in English and French an asset
    • 2-3 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 and professional demeanour
  • Resolution of problems and initiative
  • Work Environment
    • Able to work in fast-paced environment
    • Able to work in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision
Working for XTL:
  • 100% company-paid benefit premiums after 3 months of employment
  • RRSP-matching program after 3 months of employment
  • Competitive Salary 
  • Open Door Policy
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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Responsibilities

Develop and manage carrier partnerships, assess carrier performance and compliance, negotiate rates, and ensure carrier capacity meets customer demand. Maintain accurate carrier and order data, support rate proposals and order completion, and collaborate with colleagues in line with company objectives and values.

Requirements

Candidates need computer experience, knowledge of North American geography, strong communication and negotiation skills, and excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities. The posting asks for 2–3 years of industry experience and/or relevant post-secondary education; French-English bilingualism is an asset, and candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced team environment with minimal supervision.

Skills

  • Carrier Network Development
  • Carrier Performance Monitoring
  • Rate Negotiation
  • Capacity Planning
  • Carrier Vetting
  • Market Rate Analysis
  • Order Management
  • Data Integrity
  • Computer Skills
  • North American Geography
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Resolution
  • Initiative
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Company-Paid Benefit Premiums
  • RRSP Matching Program

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Categories

  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Carrier Logistics
  • Carrier Relations
  • Carrier Networks
  • Carrier Compliance
  • Carrier Performance
  • Transactional Rates
  • Dedicated Rates
  • Rate Negotiation
  • Carrier Capacity
  • Carrier Vetting
  • FourKites
  • Revenova
  • Market Rates
  • Rate Proposals
  • Order Management
  • Data Integrity
  • North American Geography
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Resolution
  • Teamwork
  • LEAD WITH GRACE

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