Job Description

Commercial Logistics

654 Dene Drive

Kamloops, B.C. V2H 1J1

Fax: 604-276-1301

Telephone: 604-276-1300

If you are looking to join one of Canada's fastest growing companies, Commercial Logistics Inc. is the place for you!

Who are we?

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. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of ContainerWorld Forwarding Service Inc. ContainerWorld is a subsidiary of Mullen Group, a publicly trading company on the TSX.

Position:

Branch Manager- Kamloops

Hours:

Monday to Friday 6:00 am - 3.00 pm start time

Position Overview:

Working independently with guidance from the Regional Operations Manager, as required, coordinates and directs the activities of drivers, supervisors and customer service staff to maintain service levels for direct-to-store and freight management activities. Responsibilities have considerable impact on the efficient operations, and may influence the organization's long-term reputation and overall standing in the industry.

What will you do as a Branch Manager?

Manage customer requirements with available resources to minimize costs while meeting service expectations.

Communicating daily with customers and providing written and verbal direction to staff to achieve a high level of service Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers Liaise with company staff in Kelowna, Richmond and Linehaul to execute service requirements.

Provide leadership and direction to employees ensuring effective policies, practices and performance.

Oversee day to day activities monitoring performance and compliance Provide relief to the dispatch function when required Ensure adherence to Company Policies and Occupational Health & Safety Program requirements Ensure productivity and financial targets are met

Manage all controllable costs of facility.

Monitor daily driver's logs and maintain accurate records of equipment and labor costs and report Negotiate facility maintenance and service contracts and oversee vendor performance

What are we looking for?

Bachelor Degree or specialist certificate/diploma plus 2 to 3 years related experience, or at least 4 to 6 years related experience. Excellent judgemental skills to choose from a variety of alternatives to best meet customers' changing requirements Creative problem-solving skills in order to find creative ways to ensure all customer load requirements are met on a daily basis Verbal and written communication skills are required to interpret, advise, guide, influence and/or acquire resources Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Word Understanding of transportation regulations and familiarity with transport equipment specifications and applications


Commercial Logistics Inc provides competitive compensation and excellent benefits to include pension, extended health, scholarships, career development training, stock share purchase programs etc.


We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. for an interview.