At a Glance
- Tasks: Source and coordinate freight movements with third-party carriers for timely deliveries.
- Company: Join Vitesse Transport Corporation, a dynamic logistics company.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the fast-paced world of freight brokerage.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years in freight brokerage and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Vitesse Transport Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Load Planner to join our freight brokerage team. The Load Planner is responsible for sourcing, booking, and coordinating freight movements exclusively through third-party carriers, ensuring on-time pickups and deliveries while maximizing carrier network efficiency and margin.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and book qualified third-party carriers for daily freight volumes
- Match available loads with the most cost-effective and reliable carrier based on lane, equipment, and service requirements
- Negotiate carrier rates within approved margin targets
- Build and maintain relationships with a reliable carrier base across key lanes
- Monitor loads in transit and proactively resolve delays, service failures, or exceptions with carriers
- Communicate pickup/delivery details, appointments, and special instructions to carriers
- Verify carrier compliance (insurance, authority, safety rating) before booking
- Maintain accurate load, rate, and carrier data in the TMS (Transportation Management System)
- Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to meet client SLAs
- Track carrier performance (on-time %, claims, compliance) and flag issues to management
- Ensure compliance with cross-border (Canada/US) documentation requirements where applicable
- Support continuous improvement of carrier sourcing and margin optimization
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in freight brokerage or carrier sourcing/procurement (3PL environment required or strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of the North American third-party carrier market, including cross-border freight
- Proficiency with TMS software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Bilingual (English/French) is an asset
- Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA and Transport Canada regulations is a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to grow within a multi-division logistics company
- Collaborative, fast-paced team environment
Load Planner in Montréal employer: Vitesse Transport Corporation Inc
Vitesse Transport Corporation is an exceptional employer for those looking to thrive in the logistics industry. With a competitive salary and benefits package, employees enjoy a collaborative and fast-paced team environment that fosters growth within a multi-division company. The opportunity to work with a diverse range of third-party carriers and engage in meaningful problem-solving makes this role not only rewarding but also integral to the success of our operations.
Contact Details:
Vitesse Transport Corporation Inc Recruitment Team
