Job Description

Job description: The ideal candidate must be primarily an excellent communicator, skilled on the programs MS Outlook, Word, Excel. You must be able to multi-task as well as take the appropriate action with little supervision. Responsibilities:

• Negotiate Rates with Carriers, Enter Loads in system, and follow up with Driver and Broker.

• Planning Pick up & Delivery appointments and ensuring shipments meet timeframes.

• Daily service follows up.

• Provide on-time updates to Broker, Shipper and Receiver.

• Address problems and requests by transmitting information or providing solutions.

• Receive and dispatch orders deliveries.

• Prioritize calls according to urgency and importance.

• Monitor the route and status of field units to coordinate and prioritize their schedule.

• Provide field units with information about orders, traffic, obstacles and requirements.

• Enter data in computer system to maintain the manifest and logs.

Requirements and skills: The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Previous experience in Trucking company as Dispatcher / Logistics Coordinator role

• Professional, courteous, polite, with excellent telephone manners

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Fluency in verbal/written English

• Strong computer skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment

• Great problem-solving skill

• Fast typing with experience in data entry

• Proficient in English (oral and written)

• Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities

• Active listener with excellent communication skills

• Sound judgement and critical thinking

• High school diploma

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $22.00-$28.00 per hour Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake Country, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• dispatching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location Application deadline: 2023-04-20
Expected start date: 2023-05-01