Transportation Planner (Fixed Term)

We are looking for a Transportation Planner (Fixed Term) to join our Transportation team to support with our peak season volume. The ideal candidate has previous routing experience, a strong knowledge of the transportation industry and is good with technology and systems.

Role Details

$20 per hour

4pm-1am

Requires 7 days a week flexibility

1st October to 31st December

The Transportation Planner's responsibilities are as follows but not limited to: 

• Create and optimize routes based on different markets and merchants
• Use software automation tools
• Use heuristic methods to modify routes or make manual edits to improve optimization
• Optimize routes based on route efficiency with respect to coverage and cost
• Send booking emails or contact fleet/independent operators to correctly assign drivers and vehicles
• Identify route issues, limitations and restrictions and report for improvement
• Use cloud-based customer service platform called Zendesk to send booking emails and check for instructions from customer service
• Use Microsoft Office and/or Google suite to analyze data from routing tools and reports
• Adapt to different routing methods and techniques with respect to dynamic changes in markets and/or merchants. 

Skills and Experience

• Must have prior experience in basic use of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
• Routing experience is an asset
• Must be able to use Google or Apple maps online for reference and knowledge 
• Must be able to communicate and follow directions in English (French and/or Spanish is an asset)
• Must be detail oriented
• Able to independently work with limited supervision
• Able to identify issues and have strong willingness to go above and beyond to come up with or propose solutions
• Prior experience in a cloud based customer service platform is an asset

Why Us?

We are innovative, goal-oriented, and are always on the search for energetic and passionate people who are eager to learn and would like to have a rare opportunity to grow within one of Canada's fastest growing companies.

Our team at GoBolt is full of talented and passionate individuals who enjoy working collaboratively within a competitive environment. Here at GoBolt we will provide you support from the get-go to help you realize your potential. Each member of our team shares a mutual passion for their craft and are in constant pursuit of growing our customer base and growing with our customers. We embrace all kinds of challenges head-on.

Aside from an amazing company culture, we also offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans for you and your family. 

GoBolt is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce. GoBolt is committed to providing assistance during all phases of the employment cycle, including recruiting through to the end of the employment relationship. If you require accommodation because of injury, illness or disability during any portion of GoBolt’s recruiting process, please let us know by contacting your recruiter point of contact, and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.