Job Description

Transportation Planner

req36750

Employment Type: Contract

Location: HAMILTON,ON

Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster\'s\xc2\xae, Villaggio\xc2\xae, POM\xc2\xae, Bon Matin\xc2\xae, Ben\'s\xc2\xae, Stonemill,\xc2\xae McGavins,\xc2\xae Oroweat\xc2\xae, Vachon\xc2\xae and Takis\xc2\xae. The company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products.

JOB PURPOSE:

The ideal candidate will plan and coordinate daily execution of regional (Ontario & West) transportation activities.

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Position Responsibilities:

• Plan daily transportation requirements to optimize loads while minimizing costs
• Use Oracle Transportation and Excel tools to plan daily transportation
• Book transportation requirements with third party carriers ensuring all information is relayed accurately
• Communicate with Production, Distribution and Sales teams to ensure on-time product pickup and delivery
• Provide carriers with transportation details, including:
• Pickup and delivery dates
• Type, volume and weight of shipment requirements
• Appropriate rates (as required)
• Ensure shipments are updated in Oracle with correct information and changes are made as required
• Monitor transportation services issues and escalate as required
• Maintain accurate computer records of all transportation activities, including dispatch files, record of customer requests and services rendered
• Coordinate shunting requirements through plants and distribution centers
• Manage reverse logistics and tray replenishment to production facilities and co-manufacturers
• Assist in the monitoring and tracking of fleet assets (trays and trailers)
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members
• Daily transportation schedule setup and execution

o Changes to transportation schedule and adjusting in Oracle

o Negotiate transportation spot buys for unscheduled shipments

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1-3+ years of relevant work experience in Transportation operations
• Excellent communication skills
• Timely decision making and problem solving abilities
• Bilingualism is an asset, but not required
• Can work in a dynamic, fast paced environment with minimal supervision
• Attention in detail
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word
• Must be able to work rotating shift between - days, afternoons ad nights

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada Company, Limited are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check. This may include anything up to and including a criminal history check, reference checks and/or credit check.
Bimbo Canada Company, Limited is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process or would like more details about accessibility should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.

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