Overview
Transportation Planner/Heavy Haul Dispatcher Jobs in Edmonton – Alberta at Morgan Construction and Environmental (Ltd.)
Title: Transportation Planner/Heavy Haul Dispatcher
Company: Morgan Construction and Environmental (Ltd.)
Location: Edmonton – Alberta
Category: Transportation, Supply Chain/Logistics
Position: Transportation Planner/ Heavy Haul Dispatcher
Job Overview:
The Transportation Planner/Dispatch Coordinator based in Edmonton and reporting to the Director of Equipment & Logistics, will be responsible for planning and arranging the transportation of heavy construction equipment both provincially and federally.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, arrange, coordinate and dispatch heavy construction equipment within a
fast-paced environment
. Permitting loads both provincially and federally. Obtain quotations from multiple vendors. Document and track equipment moves. Preparation of mobilization and demobilization quotes for estimating and operations. Drive performance by continually meeting KPI’s. Implement operational policies and procedures. Handle all correspondence and negotiations with suppliers. Coordinate all required work by vendors.
Develop, implement, and monitor and maintain strategies that increase the efficiency of equipment movement. Monitor costs and stay within allocated budgets. Update
leadership
of trucking actions regularly. Work with field operations management to source the most feasible options for the transportation of replacement equipment. Collaborate with internal departments to identify and close operational gaps.
Requirements
Qualifications and
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred At least 3 to 5 years of
hands-on experience
planning and dispatching in a heavy haul environment. Strong knowledge of federal and provincial permit regulations Strong knowledge of federal hours of service and transportation compliance
Skills:
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent customer service skills Proficient in Microsoft office suite. Excellent
problem-solving
and decision-making skills.
Ability to
perform effectively under pressure, meeting stringent deadlines. Benefits Casual dress Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
