Planning and Dispatch Coordinator

The Opportunity: The Coordinator, Planning and Dispatch role is an integral part of our Transportation Supply Chain team. This role specifically supports our Western region. Reporting to the Western Transportation Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a cohesive team and a wider collaborative distribution and transportation network across Maple Leaf Foods.

Role

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by January 28. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Monitoring and reporting to business partners and leadership regarding shipments in transit and on-time delivery to customers.
• Navigate and use SAP and TM software to plan a wide variety of shipments with different variables.
• Creating a cost-effective daily route plan that must be focused on cost effectiveness and customer (both internal and external) satisfaction in a very fast-paced, make-to-order environment.
• Coordinating USA and Canadian back hauls with other MLCF offices as required
• Ensuring carriers are notified of pick-up times, PO #’s and delivery appointments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Constant daily communication through email and telephone to resolve issues in transit, during pick up or delivery.
• Liaising with Sales, Production Planning, Customer Supply Chain and the manufacturing Shipping departments throughout the day to ensure that product availability supports the “Daily Route Plan”.
• Create and maintain SOP documents and Planning Schedules
• Cross-training within department to enhance skills, knowledge, and capabilities and to lead to better collaboration and coordination among team members.
• Cross-functional problem solving/collaboration on current and new business.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities, execute and track results
• Maintain ongoing working relationships with carriers to help ensure availability of trucks.
• Flexibility to engage in longer or adjusted hours of work when dealing with and /or overcoming operational requirements
• After hours support required on Domestic and US lanes, to be shared with the team on a rotational basis.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in a Distribution / Logistics / Transportation discipline
• Completed/engaged in a Diploma/degree program in a related discipline (Business Administration, Distribution & Logistics, PLOG )
• Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders of all levels
• Decision-making capability and a critical eye for detail
• Ability to manage several tasks at once and a willingness to exercise flexibility with short notice.
• Geographic knowledge and understanding
• Functional capability within SAP and adaptable to new systems and processes
• General knowledge of Word / Excel/ Outlook/ Map Point. is an asset.
  
  

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
  
  

About Us: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
  
  

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia. A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace. We embrace a strong, values-based culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected] .

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.