FedEx Canada Jobs – Transportation Planner

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing analysis and support to the Client and the Operations Department within the Distribution Center.
• Supports to ensure timely, cost efficient transportation processes are being adhered to and assists with problem solving activities.
• Assisting in the review and analysis of transportation carrier capacity planning to meet company shipping requirements.
• Reviewing daily operational execution efforts, special service requirements, operational problem resolution, and month-end execution.
• Participating in strategic efforts to plan for peak period volume demands, trailer targets, carrier performance expectations, and month/quarter end requirements.
• Present data and solutions to customers, both internal and external.

Job Requirements:

• Proven PC skills and knowledge of MS Office and SAP programs.
• Experience in the Logistics field with a working knowledge in shipment planning, transportation and customer service
• Experience using SAP software an asset
• Ability to create custom reports using various MS Office programs for presentation to the client and Operations Management
• Some knowledge in the transportation industry
• Knowledge of understanding of distribution and traffic principles
• Ability to achieve objectives through diverse groups
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Good oral/written skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to build and maintain professional co-operative working relationships with external distribution suppliers.
• Ability to formulate date, analyze information, and make sound logical decisions
• Ability to handle high volumes of work as well as ability to meet required deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to read, speak and understand English in order to maintain required records and correspondence
• Ability to adapt to consistent change in duties and responsibilities Excellent written and verbal communication
• Analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to develop and present solutions that add value to the customer (external and internal).
• Proven success interacting with the customer (internal and external).
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills are required.
• Proactive and ambitious.