Overview
Outbound Logistics Load Planner Jobs in Brampton at Giftcraft
This role is responsible for planning and carrying out all aspects of the freight transportation process (including physical work) while meeting the compliance and cost requirements according to standards, utilizing approved transportation carriers, routed to minimize travelled miles and maximize product on the trailer.
This job is hands-on; it combines physically loading trailers while also reducing shipping time, expediting routes, and maximizing efficiency of loads for all pick up and deliveries.
Perform inspections with regards to CTPAT rules and regulation to comply to Giftcraft requirements.
Create and process custom documents for our Customs Broker and Border Carrier and communicate daily with all parties if any concerns.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY www.giftcraft.com
Our company has been in business for over 80 years, and for over 10 years we’ve been named one of Canada’s ‘Best Managed Companies’.
We proudly design, develop, and merchandise thousands of unique sku’s each year, across a growing number of categories including: Home Décor, Seasonal & Every Day Gifts, Fashion, Wellness and many more.
Today we service a network of more than 20K independent, specialty and boutique retailers across North America, as well as fulfill orders for large National Accounts in Canada and the US.
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
Ensure delivery windows are met for customer deliveries.
Verify and input account information, and establish and maintain standard routing criteria as needed.
Experience in rate shopping selecting appropriate carriers based on cost and delivery standards.
Experience in shipping processes for both collect and prepaid
Create crossing documents (manifest/trailer inspection, Bill of Ladings, etc.) dockets for Outbound Logistics
Create and process custom documents for our Customs Broker and Border Carrier and communicate daily with all parties if any concerns.
Co-ordinate and route vendor pickups or cross docks where applicable
Ensure timely communication to other departments as required and pickup information is communicated to your Team Leader end of day.
Maintain Routing software
Maintain Customer Routing Guides
Follow up with Team Leader regarding issues or feedback
Designate appropriate equipment to routes (trailers)
Co-ordinate with warehouse on skid building, product staging and load mapping
Ensure health and safety procedures and guidelines are adhered to
Load Trailers hand bombing Loose cartons and pallets with pallet jack
Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
Minimum 4 years previous shipping /load planning of documents for Custom clearance in a Distribution environment required
Experience in Custom Clearance reporting to Custom Brokers.
Knowledge of Net Suite System would be an asset.
Must have experience and be familiar with transport documents
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a diverse environment
Proficient with computer programs –Dispatch System preferred, Word and Excel required.
Must be able to exercise initiative, multi-task and work well as part of a team in a high stress environment; punctual and dependable
Ability to work shifts Mon – FRI 6:30am – 3:30pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.96 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 44 per week
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Brampton, ON L6T 5A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you possess experience in a shipping /load planning role responsible for Custom clearance documents?
Experience:
dispatch: 2 years (preferred)
Logistics: 4 years (preferred)
Location:
Brampton, ON L6T 5A3 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Outbound Logistics Load Planner
Company: Giftcraft
Location: Brampton
