Logistics Specialist

Coquitlam, BC, Canada

Job Description


The Kenan Advantage Group Inc., (KAG), is North America\xe2\x80\x99s 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, known as KAG Canada, include Westcan Bulk Transport, RTL Construction, Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, Paul\xe2\x80\x99s Hauling, Kentrax Transport, Connectrans Logistics and Valley West Transport \xe2\x80\x93 One team driven to make a difference! 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!

Day Shift, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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 relevant drivers and/or personnel
  • Communicating with drivers on any deviations with planned loads
  • Communicating schedule requests to operations supervisor
  • Coordinating and communicating changes to planned orders and update system as required
  • Taking customer orders by phone, email and fax and enter orders to TMW system and provide confirmation of order to the customer
  • Managing product levels and confirm inventory levels utilizing in house software system, identifying any conflicting information for review.
  • Prepare border crossing documentation, communicating with brokers and customers to ensure loads are cleared prior to driver crossing the border.
  • Using E-Manifest and Border Connect programs for shipment entries that are crossing a border.
  • Providing ETA as required and provide updated information to customers when changing plans
  • Administering other duties as 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; must be computer literate and savvy
  • High level of Customer Service and Communication skills; both verbally and written
  • Must have strong organizational, interpersonal as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, requiring initiative and ambition
What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you:
  • Very competitive compensation including immediate company paid benefit package for you and your family
  • We offer a wide range of other employee programs and incentives including a RRSP/DPSP matching program, annual bonus opportunities and scholarships opportunities for your children
  • Referral reward payments up to $2,000 available per successful hire (certain conditions apply)
  • We are a fun team and maintain a family like atmosphere
  • We listen to your ideas and give you an opportunity to make changes
  • We have an uncompromising commitment to safety and lead by example every day through actively caring about one another
Please note, as a courtesy, we strongly encourage internal applicants to advise their immediate supervisor of their application for any position within the company.

Remember, Refer and Earn! External applicants should apply online using the \xe2\x80\x98Join Our Team\xe2\x80\x99 and \xe2\x80\x98Apply Now\xe2\x80\x99 buttons on our website, .

External applicants in consideration will adhere to a company-paid criminal record search.

We love diversity! KAG Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and equivalently considers applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2236703
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $2000 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Coquitlam, BC, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned