Logistics Specialist - Mississauga, Canada - Westcan Bulk Transport Ltd .

Westcan Bulk Transport Ltd .

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Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

KAG Is North Americas' largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases and food products across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Our Canadian Operating companies are Westcan Bulk Transport, RTL Construction, Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, Paul's Hauling and Kentrax Transport - KAG Canada If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry, we invite you to applyReporting to the Operations Manager, our Logistics Specialists are primarily responsible for the paring of company resources to system orders while ensuring safety and efficiency minded critical thinking.

This position plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of Westcan helping to achieve our commitment to continuously meet our customer's requirements.

Full-time - working a modified shift of - 5 on, 4 off, 3 on, 2 off rotation

About the position:

Matching drivers, trucks and trailers to orders based on load requirements and qualifications while optimizing fleet resources
Ensuring drivers have adequate hours of service
Establishing proper last contents on equipment
Arranging for equipment to be available for fleet maintenance
Preparing trailer loading instructions
Planning routes for drivers by adding route or track points as required
Ensuring delivery instructions are complete
Providing instructions and answer questions from drivers
Contacting off duty drivers to provide trip instructions for next on duty status
Communicating with drivers on any deviations with planned loads
Communicating schedule requests to Operations Manager
Checking routing of completed trip compared to routing instructions
Ensuring payload is up to maximum GVW and was loaded as per instructions
Communicating changes to planned orders and update system as required
Monitoring total mail and keeping system up to date
Entering "block" orders as required for seasonal business or long term contracts
Controlling distribution of loads; determining how many orders can be filled for particular time period
Contacting customers for "fill orders" to minimize empty miles
Providing ETA as require and providing updated information to customers when changing plans

What you bring:

Prior dispatch experience is preferred
Forwardthinker must be able to plan and foresee potential issues that may require the plan to be adjusted
Outstanding internal and external customer service skills
Takes ownership of work responsibilities
Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
This position also requires strong communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and work independently
Previous experience in the transportation industry is beneficial
Willingness to adjust work week to support vacation coverage for coworkers (including weekends)

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What's in it for you:

Very competitive compensation including immediate company paid benefit package for you and your family
We offer a wide range of other employee programs and incentives including an RRSP/DPSP matching program, annual bonus opportunities, and scholarships opportunities for your children
Referral reward payments up to $2,000 available per successful hire (certain conditions apply)
We are a fun team and maintain a familylike atmosphere
We listen to your ideas and give you an opportunity to make changes
We have an uncompromising commitment to safety and lead by example every day through actively caring about one another