Brenntag

Logistics Planner

Canada · On-site · Full time

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  • EmployerBrenntag
  • LocationCanada
  • Work styleOn-site
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Logistics Planner

Role & Responsibilities

  • Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with health, safety, quality and environmental management systems as well as corporate and local policies;
  • Performs role in a manner that is reflective of Brenntag’s Core Values, within regulatory requirements and company policies, programs and expectations;
  • Plan, coordinate, and optimize multi-modal transportation activities across road, rail, intermodal, and courier networks to ensure efficient, reliable, and on-time delivery.
  • Monitor carrier performance and collaborate with transportation providers to resolve service issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage relationships with rail carriers, sites, and internal stakeholders to ensure reliable service, shipment visibility, and operational efficiency.
  • Monitor railcar cycle times, fleet utilization, and shipment visibility to support service performance and asset productivity.
  • Manage and minimize rail-related accessorial costs, including demurrage, detention, storage, and switching charges.
  • Proactively resolve rail transportation issues, including service disruptions, shipment exceptions, and accessorial charges.
  • Review and validate transportation costs across all modes, investigate billing discrepancies, and support freight spend management.
  • Support transportation financial activities, including accruals, cost recovery, reporting, and spend analysis.
  • Maintain transportation master data, carrier information, rates, and system controls to support operational accuracy and efficiency.
  • Support system users, process enhancements, data integrity, and transportation compliance requirements.
  • Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to measure transportation performance and support business decision-making.
  • Support transportation operations, projects, and process improvement initiatives to enhance service, increase efficiency, and reduce transportation costs.
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Education & Experience

  • Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, or a related field preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, rail operations, dispatch, or related operational functions
  • Previous exposure to compliance systems, such as Salesforce, would be beneficial
  • Experience in multi-modal transportation operations, freight auditing, and transportation-related financial processes.
  • Proficiency with SAP, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Skills & Competencies

  • Knowledge of freight rating, transportation contracts, tariffs, invoicing, and transportation compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a proactive approach to managing priorities and resolving issues.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and manage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
  • Bilingual in French is an asset

Our Offer

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

  • Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
  • Competitive pay and incentives.
  • Health and dental paid by company (with exception of LTD)
  • DC pension plan matched 100% by employer up to 6%
  • EFAP
  • Starting 3 weeks' vacation
  • Flexible work hours
  • Gym/wellness subsidy
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Maternity and paternal leave top-up
  • Compensation range: $70,000 - $80,000

Brenntag Canada Inc. is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Brenntag Canada Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, record of offences, age, marital status, family status, religion, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable Canadian, provincial or local law.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Let us know if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with Brenntag Canada Inc. This collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of the application process. Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting. If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

Brenntag Canada Inc. is an inclusive employer.

Accommodation is available in accordance with the applicable law.

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  • Work styleOn-site
  • Employment typeFull time
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