[H] Dispatcher

Uni-Select Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits and EAP

Pension plan

Insurance coverage

Employee discounts

Career development

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Uni-Select Inc. in Victoria, BC is seeking a Dispatcher to join our busy automotive aftermarket team. You are energetic, customer focused and capable of coordinating deliveries and driver assignments.

You will work with the inside and outside sales teams, schedule routes, monitor deliveries, and support daily operations. A High School diploma and 1–3 years in a related role are expected, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years' experience in related position.
• Valid driver's license and good record of conduct.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow up on activities relative to customer deliveries and supplier pick-ups, according to schedules, customer service promises, needs of inside and outside sales team members.
• Maintain constant communication with drivers in transit, or with customers about the status of orders
• Ensure efficient driving routes and assign deliveries to drivers based on location and priority
• Schedule workforce in collaboration with Store Manager and coordinate the work of the drivers to reduce delay and meet time expectations
• Distribute fleet vehicles, keys, company fuel cards, phones, record keeping forms and parts deliveries to drivers
• Ensure drivers enter delivery times into delivery tracking system, if available, or onto manual sheets
• Verify returns of customers' goods before credits are completed by the sales team, if applicable
• Pick and pack orders and ensure orders are accurate and ready for delivery
• Conduct/support daily, weekly, monthly inspections of trucks and scheduled maintenance in conjunction with Store Manager and ensures reporting of any accidents as required
• Schedule vehicle repairs with local repair facilities and communicate vehicle issues to management
• Play an active role in the store’s cleanliness, organization and maintenance
• Make deliveries as required
• Dispatcher in certain locations may also be responsible for the opening and closing of the facility, providing customer service and administration duties

Skills

Customer service

Delivery coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for someone seeking exciting new opportunities as Dispatcher for our thriving team in Victoria, BC. The successful person will be an energetic, customer focused, self-starter who has experience in the automotive aftermarket parts industry.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits and employee assistance program accessible.
• A generous employer contribution to the pension plan.
• Complete insurance coverage.
• Employee discounts on automotive products.
• Career development opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic work environment you'll be able to expand your skills.

Your Daily Contribution & Impact:

• Coordinate and follow up on activities relative to customer deliveries and supplier pick-ups, according to schedules, customer service promises, needs of inside and outside sales team members.
• Maintain constant communication with drivers in transit, or with customers about the status of orders
• Ensure efficient driving routes and assign deliveries to drivers based on location and priority
• Schedule workforce in collaboration with Store Manager and coordinate the work of the drivers to reduce delay and meet time expectations
• Distribute fleet vehicles, keys, company fuel cards, phones, record keeping forms and parts deliveries to drivers
• Ensure drivers enter delivery times into delivery tracking system, if available, or onto manual sheets
• Verify returns of customers' goods before credits are completed by the sales team, if applicable
• Pick and pack orders and ensure orders are accurate and ready for delivery
• Conduct/support daily, weekly, monthly inspections of trucks and scheduled maintenance in conjunction with Store Manager and ensures reporting of any accidents as required
• Schedule vehicle repairs with local repair facilities and communicate vehicle issues to management
• Play an active role in the store’s cleanliness, organization and maintenance
• Make deliveries as required
• Dispatcher in certain locations may also be responsible for the opening and closing of the facility, providing customer service and administration duties

Expertise & Essential Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years' experience in related position
• Valid driver's license and good record of conduct
• Excellent customer service skills
• Lifting of heavy equipment of up to 50 pounds

Location : 895 Golstream Ave., Victoria, BC, V9B 2Y1

Salary : 22 $

Why Bumper to Bumper?

Bumper to Bumper is more than just a network of auto parts stores and repair shops; it's Uni-Select's flagship brand, bringing together experts who share the same commitment to providing quality parts, tools, and services. With over 190 Bumper to Bumper stores and over 110 Bumper to Bumper Auto Service shops across Canada, we provide a turnkey trusted program, offering complete support, a strong brand image, and a dynamic go-to-market strategy. Our extensive inventory features over 500,000 products, sourced from 350+ suppliers, including top national brands and private-label products, covering most makes and models on the road today. As skilled professionals, we understand the importance of trust and reliability. That's why we offer training on the latest technologies, including our EVE - Electric Vehicle Expert program, ensuring our partners stay at the forefront of the industry. At Bumper to Bumper, we stand for the right to repair and fight against obsolescence. We're committed to keeping cars on the road longer, believing that if something can be repaired, it should be! Long live your car!

We encourage new, different and game-changing ideas.

We have the opportunities so you can realize your full potential, make a positive impact while building the future of the industry.

We are Bumper to Bumper, the first homegrown collective of car people.

We don't work in automotive, we live for it.

Bumper to Bumper is owned by Uni-Select Inc (TSX:UNS).

For further information, visit www.uniselect.com.