National Transportation Planner

Description

Responsibilities of the National Transportation Planner include but are not limited to:

• Maintains and conducts National Network Master Data readiness using forecasted reports to optimize Purolator’s Network Accuracy to adjust trips based on fluctuations of daily volume
• Responsible for all Holiday Planning activities for internal and external parties in the Transportation Network
• Provides support for driver run coverage when required
• Supports onboarding and maintains relationships with our external ground linehaul vendors
• Provide Domestic FTL coverage for all national requirements for our TL customers
• Ground Linehaul RFP support throughout full process
• Responsible to prepare and lead all Purolator peak season linehaul scheduled requirements
• Responsible for transportation budgetary requirements
• Coordinate Protect from Freezing activities with operational terminals and external carriers
• Implement and execute cost savings opportunities for Purolator’s Linehaul network
• Define and implement winter recovery and bypass plans
• National disaster recovery plans when necessary
• Responsible for improving and maintaining all Network Planning KPIs including Trailer Utilization, On-Time Departure, On-Time Arrival, ECHO Compliance and Carrier Check-In trends by creating and presenting a performance plan based on schedule/cost analysis improvements
• Pursue alternative greenhouse emission efficiencies to improve environmental impact
• Evaluates the legality of current and proposed transit infrastructure
• Coordinate, communicate, and support the implementation of engineering and network planning projects that improve industry innovation
• Review and assess impact to schedules that are long term linehaul detour plans due to construction, unexpected events, traffic impacts and weather conditions
• Increase capacity within the E-Commerce landscape, facilitating integration into the Purolator linehaul network
• Expand and arrange the use of Long Combination Vehicle (LCVs) for improved efficiency and productivity in the Purolator network
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organization and time management to prioritize tasks accordingly
• Able to work and plan independently with little supervision
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Occasional travel to other Purolator locations may be required

Experience

• Completion of a University program in transportation engineering or planning, business administration, or any combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience within Transportation, logistics and/or supply chain industry that demonstrates knowledge of analytical and independent thinking with presentation and communication skills