Planning and Dispatch Coordinator

The Opportunity:

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 01. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a DayintheLife:

• Monitoring and reporting to business partners and leadership regarding shipments in transit and ontime delivery to customers.
• Navigate and use SAP and TM software to plan a wide variety of shipments with different variables.
• Creating a costeffective daily route plan that must be focused on cost effectiveness and customer (both internal and external) satisfaction in a very fastpaced maketoorder environment.
• Coordinating USA and Canadian back hauls with other MLCF offices as required
• Ensuring carriers are notified of pickup 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
• Crosstraining within department to enhance skills knowledge and capabilities and to lead to better collaboration and coordination among team members.
• Crossfunctional 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 Youll 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
• Decisionmaking 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 highperformance peoplefocused 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:

Were 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. Lets build a better future together.

Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years weve made delicious healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands like Maple Leaf Schneiders and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were 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 sciencebased targets.

Were a global food company with more than 13500 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. Were so much stronger when we know were accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong valuesbased 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 Whats 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.

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.