Fleet Route Planner

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

At East Penn Canada , our people are the heart of our company. We put our employees and our clients first to build solid relationships with intention. We offer a vast range of diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We invite you to become part of an organization that has challenging opportunities, rewarding career paths, organization values, and a charismatic team.

Join our dedicated team of leading experts in the battery industry.

We are dedicated to recognizing our employees by offering:

• Great Pay including shift allowance, where applicable
• Profit Sharing & Deferred Profit Sharing (retirement) program
• Excellent company paid benefit program
• Learning & development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Route Planner to manage the end-to-end coordination of route planning for a designated group of drivers. This role is critical in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery and recovery operations. The Route Planner will play a key role in optimizing logistics, supporting driver productivity, and maintaining high service levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan and optimize routes based on customer requirements, traffic, vehicle capacity, and operational constraints.
• Monitor open orders and inventory to ensure timely and complete order fulfillment.
• Adjust plans in real-time to accommodate delays, cancellations, or urgent requests.
• Participate in planning meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of routes, delivery times, and performance metrics.
• Analyze route efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and present reports on planning KPIs.
• Process documentation related to deliveries, returns, and account administration.
• Support outbound call strategies for pre-delivery, recovery, and service bookings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and ensure a seamless customer experience.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation planning, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in route planning software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to adapt to real-time changes and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Other Considerations:

• Background checks including criminal checks, driver’s abstract and employment references will be requested.
• This position is fully on-site; candidates must be able to reliably commute to our Courtice Head Office.
• Applicants interviewed for this position will receive a notification regarding a hiring decision within 45 days of their last interview in the recruitment process.
• $55,000 - $65,000 / annum expected total compensation. Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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East Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants to apply; all reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.