Junior Dispatcher-Truck Load Services

ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Logistic Inc is seeking a junior Dispatcher for TruckLoad Services in Richmond, BC. You will perform administrative duties for FTL fleets and act as afternoon dispatcher for linehaul and Richmond Tractor Service.

The role requires a specialist certificate or diploma and 2–3 years of experience, plus skills in MS Excel/Word, Access or similar databases, and transport systems. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Specialist certificate/diploma required.
• 2-3 years experience required.
• Proficient in data reporting and basic analysis.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers and oversees fleet records for owner-operators and company equipment.
• Coordinating the movement of full load traffic.
• Administers the fleet licensing and insurance program for all fleet operations.
• Administers fuel program for all fleet operations.
• General duties as required.

Education

Specialist certificate/diploma

2-3 years experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Access or similar databases

Transport operating systems (TMW or similar)

Job description

Commercial Logistic Inc. is an asset-based trucking company, offering both less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (FTL) service to all points in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. Commercial Logistics Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of ContainerWorld Forwarding Service Inc. under the cooperate umbrella of the Mullen Group.

We are a state-of-the-art forwarding, warehousing and distribution Company. We have a Warehouse Management System to include voice picking, interleaved put-away/replenishment and license plated inventory with RF scanning. Our automation also includes an ERP, CRM, Truckmate, Sage, Kronos applications to prime us for present and future expansions into other provinces. ContainerWorld actively supports Lean Six Sigma concepts.

Position: Jr Dispatcher-TruckLoad Services

No of positions 1

Days: Monday– Friday

Position Overview:

Working independently with some guidance from the FTL Manager, the position is responsible for all of the administrative functions required by the FTL CLI fleets as well as being the afternoon dispatcher for the linehaul and Richmond Tractor Service fleets. This position will also provide support coverage for the full-time linehaul & Richmond Tractor Service dispatchers. The position is responsible for efficiency and effectiveness of own work and has considerable impact on short-term operations in his/her work area and some other departments. Has slight impact on the efficiency of long-term operations.

Duties:

• Administers and oversees the fleet records for the owner-operators and company equipment
• Coordinating the movement of full load traffic
• Administers the fleet licensing and insurance program for all fleet operations
• Administers fuel program for all fleet operations
• General Duties, as required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies :

• Specialist certificate/diplomaplus2 to 3 years’ experience
• Some judgment is required to choose from a variety of alternatives to determine report configuration and data sourcing
• Problem solving involves independent analysis of readily available facts, a nalytical capability is required to interpret information requests and convert them into meaningful reports
• Creative problem solving involves independent thinking and analysis/artistic flair required to deal with existing methods
• Provides input on priorities and policies directly affecting their role
• Verbal and written communication skills are required to deal with information that is typically detailed and subject to interpretation with the purpose of advising, guide, influence or acquire resources
• Experience with database programs and language (Access or similar) and/or transport operating systems (TMW or similar) is required
• Attention to detail is required to ensure accuracy of performance and activity reports, payroll, and owner operator compensation
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and Word

Working Conditions:

• Job is performed in a clean, well-lit environment, devoid of hazards
• The level of challenge corresponds with carrying out actions that are somewhat varied and non-routine
• Deadlines require flexibility and the ability to set appropriate priorities
• Some shifting of priorities or tasks done in a manageable fashion