Logistics Specialist Westcan Bulk Transport Location: Edmonton The Kenan Advantage Group Inc., (KAG), is North America’s 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, and Fisher Transport – KAG Canada!
Westcan is currently seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our team on fuel dispatch.
Shift: Full time – 4, 10 hour shifts, with one day each weekend.
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 answering 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 updating system as required
Monitoring total mail and keeping system up to date
Taking customer orders by phone, email and fax and entering orders into TMW system and providing confirmation of order to the customer
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 required and providing updated information to customers when changing plans
What you bring:
Prior Fuel/Tanker dispatch experience is preferred
TMW experience is an asset.
Forward thinker - 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 robust 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 co-workers (including weekends)
Total Compensation:
Competitive wages, company matched RRSP/DPSP savings program, bonus opportunity, scholarships program for employee’s children and referral reward payments up to $2,000 available per successful hire (certain conditions apply)
We have a strong culture of teamwork, with a balance of seriousness and fun. If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry.
External applicants in consideration will adhere to a company-paid criminal record search.
We are committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive culture where ALL employees and partners feel valued and appreciated for their uniqueness and contributions.
We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.