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• We are looking to add to another Logistics Planning Coordinator (LPC) to join our growing Bulk Business Unit team in Saskatoon. 

• Reporting to the Manager, Supervisor Bulk West Operations, the Logistics Planning Coordinator (LPC) role is responsible for planning, dispatching, and coordinating the assigned Bulk fleet, working with customers & coordinating the fleet of drivers & trailing equipment based on the commodity to be hauled.  The LPC acts as both the customer liaison and the fleet planner, and builds the daily & weekly plans, accordingly, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.  Daily and ongoing communication and coaching of the assigned fleet of drivers & owner/operators is a key responsibility in effectively executing Bulk logistics to achieve customer expectations and maximize asset utilization. A full description of this position will be discussed with qualified candidates at an interview. 

• The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the office. 

This role requires an individual keenly interested in a transportation career with the following

• * Transportation knowledge and experience in planning, dispatch and/or customer service, with the ability to plan and adjust plan based on a variety of variables 
• * Strong customer service skills, to identify customer needs & availability of fleet equipment 
• * Strong people skills working with fleet of drivers and collaborating with team members
• * Knowledge of logistics software or systems, with experience in, or an ability to learn, the Truck Mate (TMW) system.
• * Proficient use of MS Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, and Word
• * Excellent time management and organizational skills in handling volume of work, changing demands and various source of information
• * Ability to problem solve and negotiate to achieve consensus 
• * Strong attention to details to ensure system information is accurate & clearly communicated with Bulk Dispatcher
• * Available to attend to after hours and weekend support on a rotation basis. 
• * Due to our location, the successful candidate will need to have reliable transportation to attend work each day.

• Why choose Kleysen?

We provide a competitive salary based on skills and experience, and a full range of benefits including

• * Permanent full-time employment
• * Health, Vision & Dental Benefits
• * Employer Matched Pension Plan
• * Profit Share Program
• * Short- and long-term disability, Life Insurance and AD&D
• * Educational Assistance
• * Employee Assistance Plan
• * Free parking 
• * Social Club – Mix fun with work!

• We will be recruiting immediately. Any interested applicants should include cover letter with salary expectations and resume.

• *Kleysen is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all candidates in advance for their interest in our company however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *