Transportation Planner

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Univar Solutions is seeking a Transportation Planner in Edmonton to arrange and procure transport for inbound, outbound, direct and stock transfer orders while ensuring safe, legal, and cost effective operations that meet customer delivery requirements. You’ll manage a carrier portfolio, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, optimize freight using SAP Transportation Management, and coordinate capacity with local plants while supporting EHS and Sales and reconciling freight variances. The ideal candidate has a post‑secondary credential with about two years of relevant experience, strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking abilities, and MS Office proficiency with SAP familiarity as a strong asset. To apply, tailor your resume to the role, quantify outcomes, and highlight SAP or TMS experience. If accommodations are needed, email [email protected].

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About the position

Reporting to the Transportation Manager the transportation planner is responsible for arranging and procuring transportation of all inbound, outbound, direct and stock transfer orders. If you are looking for an exciting role in a team orientated environment this is the job for you!

What we offer:

• Flexible work program
• Paid training and development programs at every level
• Global career advancement and mentoring opportunities
• Education allowance
• Competitive salary, benefits to include; employer paid medical & dental, short term and long term disability coverage, pension with employer matched contributions
• Employee Resource Networks that are advocating for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the company.

What you’ll do:

• Manages a portfolio of carriers to arrange the transportation of all inbound, outbound, direct, or stock transfer orders.
• Responsible for safe, efficient, legal & economical operation of all transportation activities.
• Responsible for meeting customer delivery requirements in a cost-effective manner.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (vendors, carriers) to communicate requirements.
• Use and maintain SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize common carrier, dedicated fleet and private fleet freight orders.
• Work with local plants on capacity planning and special requirements.
• Support EHS & Sales regarding compliance, health, safety and environmental affairs.
• Assist internal stakeholders on corrective actions related to missed deliveries, incidents and capacity, determining root cause and establishing preventative actions.
• Reconcile freight expense variances.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What you’ll need:

• Post-secondary degree or College Diploma with 2 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Must have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Able to work independently, manage priorities, and take on new tasks
• Proficiency in MS office applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Familiarity with SAP system is considered a strong asset

Where you’ll work:

Univar Solutions Canada Ltd

16959 118 Ave NW

Edmonton AB T5V 1H3

Pay and Benefits:

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].  

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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