Envision
Working for a company dedicated to personal career growth and the opportunity to have an impact in moving the organization forward. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is a Platinum Club Member in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.
It’s not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company. In 40 years, Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.
We win as a team when we work as a team, and succeed when our employees succeed. We want people who are resilient, team-oriented, and driven because we are laser-focused on meeting commitments to our People, Customer, and Profit. If you’re looking to work for a dynamic, fast-paced, progressive organization then come join us.
It’s not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company. In 40 years, Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.
We win as a team when we work as a team, and succeed when our employees succeed. We want people who are resilient, team-oriented, and driven because we are laser focused on meeting commitments to our People, Customer, and Profit. If you’re looking to work for a dynamic, fast-paced, progressive organization then apply with us.
We are currently hiring a Float Planner to join our Special Commodities Operations team.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Inbound Planner provides operational coverage and assistance for all outbound and inbound trips. The Inbound Planner is responsible for effectively and profitably moving freight within the United States and Canada, while maintaining a low percentage of empty miles.
The Inbound Planner will also multi-task and provide coverage for our Driver Coordinators lunches and vacations.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Accurately piecing together LTL shipments and negotiate with third party carriers/load brokers to generate effective revenue on inbound trucks and backhauls
• Network with partner carriers for lane balancing
• Daily completion of loadlink – ensuring all available trucks and loads are posted accurately
• Brokering excess freight to partner carriers
• Complete and submit rate requests for customers to ensure all inbound loads are profitable
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Minimum of 2 - 3 years of dispatching experience is required
• Flatbed knowledge and rating preferred, but willing to train the successful candidate
• Experience in transportation Industry is an asset
• Strong self discipline and multi-tasking skills to be able to effectively complete tasks without constant supervision
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Effective geographical knowledge of North America
• Must be willing and able to work Statutory holidays when required
• Positive outgoing and friendly personality
HOURS:
Days: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Afterhours and/or holiday support coverage as required.
What We Do
Challenger is a North American leader in the supply chain industry and has been since its inception in 1975. The Challenger Group employs more than 2,000 people and operates approximately 1,500 trucks and 3,300 trailers. As one of the largest privately owned truckload carriers in Canada, Challenger has been consistently recognized by its customers and within the industry for the outstanding quality of its services.
This year, Challenger was once again given the honour of being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and has been a Platinum member since 2007. Challenger is an active leader in many significant green initiatives, including LEED certification of their headquarters and SmartWay Transport partnership.
In addition to our state of the art HQ facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, the Challenger Group has facilities in Montreal, Toronto, London, Mississauga, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton, Chicago and Long Beach.
