Logistics and Dispatch Planner

7-Eleven; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail chain in Calgary, AB is looking for a Full-time Evening Logistics and Dispatch Planner. The role involves managing dispatch operations, data entry, and customer service. Candidates should have at least 2 years of dispatch experience and be proficient in TMS and Excel. This position offers competitive wages, year-round employment, and benefits including health care and paid vacations. Ideal for self-motivated, team-oriented individuals looking for growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Year-Round employment

Team-oriented environment

Growth opportunities

Ongoing training

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years FTL/LTL dispatch experience is required.
• Minimum 2 years of customer service-related experience.
• Familiar with the use of TMS is required.

Responsibilities

• Train all aspects of the SEDCC Dispatch processes.
• Schedule deliveries and pickups.
• Ensure driver compliance with E-Logs and transportation regulations.
• Monitor truck and trailer repairs and ensure regular maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School completion or equivalent

Tools

TMS (Transportation Management System)

Excel

Outlook

Job description

7-Eleven Distribution Canada Corp. is looking for a motivated Full-time, Evening Logistics and Dispatch Planner to work out of our Calgary, AB branch that strives for high levels of customer service, teamwork, and efficiency. We are looking for ambitious and hardworking professionals. We take pride in our fill rates, accuracy, and safety records. Accuracy and efficiency are essential to our mutual success.

The Evening Logistics and Dispatch Planner will be responsible for dispatching, general office procedures, customer service, invoices, and data entry. The position will mainly involve dispatching and data entry. The candidate must have excellent communication skills; be self-motivated, a team player, able to multi-task, reliable, dependable, and flexible with a good work ethic.

Come join our team!

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years FTL/LTL dispatch experience is required

• Minimum 2 years LTL/FTL dock supervisory experience an asset

• Familiar with the use of TMS (Transportation Management System) is required

• High School completion or equivalent

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills

• Ability to handle difficult situations calmly, especially during customer complaints

• Proficient in working with Excel, Outlook, Microsoft etc.

• Minimum 2 years of customer service-related experience

Role: Evening Logistics and Dispatch Planner, Duties & Responsibilities

• Will train all aspects of the SEDCC Dispatch processes

• Updating and maintaining our electronic dispatch board

• Schedule deliveries and pickups

• Ensure driver compliance with E-Logs and transportation regulations and laws

• Monitoring truck and trailer repairs and ensuring regular maintenance

• Organizing paperwork for outbound and inbound loads

• Prepare and manage shipping documentation (POD’s), including bills of lading, customs paperwork, and import/export documentation

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations governing transportation and logistics.

• Communicating with customers, shippers, drivers, and other branches

• Following up to ensure timely completion of tasks with Logistics teammates

Entitlements

• Competitive wages

• Year-Round employment

• Team-oriented environment

• Growth opportunities

• Ongoing training

• Open door to provide ideas to improve efficiencies and performance

Core Competencies

• Ability to problem solve when faced with difficult situations in a timely manner

• Leadership

• Planning and organizing

• Cleanliness

• Communication

• Strategic thinking

• Teamwork

• Time management

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $45,000-$48,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company events

• Extended Health and Dental care

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

• Paid vacation

Schedule

• Sunday 11:00 am to 7:30 am

• Monday to Thursday 3:30 pm to 12:00 am

• Flexibility with after hour calls

Ability to commute/relocate

• Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7‑Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long‑term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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