Job Description

Department:

Supply Chain

Reports to:

Transportation Supervisor

Status:

Full Time

Shift:

Continental Night Shift 5pm - 5am, Thursday to Saturday, every other Wednesday

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, the Logistics Co-ordinator is responsible for dispatching, route planning, labor planning, and coordinating shipments with both own carrier base and 3PL within the Canadian network.

Key Responsibilities:

Dispatch drivers on time and problem solve any barriers they may face in the yard/road (service calls, delays, re-sequencing, etc) Communicate sales orders to third party carriers going outside the geographical region of own fleet. Coordinate daily ad-hoc delivery requirements. Coordinate additional driver support as required through partnered service providers. Coordinate equipment to and from maintenance. Provide communicational status updates to internal and external stakeholders as requested on ETAs, delays for sales orders. Utilize tools (Samsara, Fleetio, Carrier Lynx, WMS, etc) simultaneously to track deliveries/manage fleet Ensure drivers are prepared for work with Log Books, Safety equipment, etc. Responsible for incident and accident report/documentation. Ensure all PODS are collected and accounted for, scanned into knowledge link. Ensure all driver routing packets are prepared and assembled with the necessary documentation, bills, pick up appointments etc. Approve/Decline/Process demurrage charges with 3rd party carriers. Monitor and report on driver/route KPI's through effective collaboration and process improvement Document delays, and report on corrective actions for planning, systematic issues.

Qualifications:

Excellent Telephone/Communication/People skills, both written and verbal Strong time management and priority allocation skills, urgency understanding Collaborative mindset with a focus on learning and growth Proficiency in Word/Excel Exceptional keyboarding skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment 2 years Prior logistics and dispatch experience 3-year college diploma in business/supply chain designations. Strong understanding of HOS and Transportation regulations.

Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian dairy co-operative renowned for producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products that Canadian families love and trust. From farm to table, our 1,200 farmer members in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 1,200 employees across four provinces, work together to nourish communities through award-winning brands including Gay Lea, Nordica, Salerno, Bothwell Cheese, and more. As part of its deeply rooted, balanced commitment to people, profit, and planet, Gay Lea Foods proudly invests one percent of pre-tax earnings back into Canadian communities through a national food security partnership with Second Harvest, and the community-building efforts of the Gay Lea Foundation. To learn more, visit gayleafoods.com.



Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.



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