Job Description

Logistics Specialist
Westcan Bulk Transport
Location: Calgary
The Kenan Advantage Group Inc., (KAG), is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases, and food products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our Canadian Operating companies are Westcan Bulk Transport, RTL Construction, Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, and Fisher Transport - KAG Canada!
Westcan is currently seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our team, with a focus on Truck Dispatch.
Shift:
5/4/3/2 shift. 730AM-6PM, training day/time may vary.
Working every Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday - off every Thursday/Friday and rotating weekends.
About the position:

• Matching drivers, trucks, and trailers to orders based on load requirements and qualifications while optimizing fleet resources and ensuring proper utilization
• Assigning work based on Hours of Service, Driver Schedules, Equipment Needs, Routing
• Arranging for equipment to be available for fleet maintenance
• Ensuring all load special instructions are communicated effectively to affected drivers
• Taking customer orders by phone, email, and fax and enter orders to the TMW system and provide confirmation of order to the customer
• Managing product (tank) levels and confirm inventory levels utilizing in house software system, identifying any conflicting information for review
• Communicating with drivers on any deviations with planned loads
• Proactively providing delivery status updates and identifying any changing plans with customers timely
• Knowledge of City geography required

What you bring:

• Previous demonstrated experience in forecasting, manpower allocation and scheduling proficiencies, must be able to plan and foresee potential issues, flexible with frequent changes in customer needs
• Experience with windows-based programs is required; TMW experience is an asset - must be computer literate and savvy
• High level of communication skills; both verbal and written
• Superior customer service minded with demonstrated skills
• Must have strong organizational, and interpersonal as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain a sense of humor and composure in challenging situations and not be frustrated when the plans change
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, requiring initiative and ambition

Total Compensation:

• Competitive wages, company matched RRSP/DPSP savings program, bonus opportunity, scholarships program for employee's children and referral reward payments up to $2,000 available per successful hire (certain conditions apply)

We have a strong culture of teamwork, with a balance of seriousness and fun. If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry, we invite you to apply!
External applicants in consideration will adhere to a company-paid criminal record search.
We are committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive culture where ALL employees and partners feel valued and appreciated for their uniqueness and contributions. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Skills Required