Job Description

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, Paul's Hauling and Kentrax Transport - KAG Canada! 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!

The Senior Logistics Specialist is responsible for assisting in the day to day operation of the Terminal ensuring customer expectations are met by focusing on our professional drivers, their daily dispatch and the equipment. This position plays a key role in providing logistical support and coverage for all positions within the Operations.

The successful candidate will follow a modified work schedule of working Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, off Thursday & Friday - Every second weekend is scheduled work.

The shift is 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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About the position:

Overseeing and coaching the logistics team Arranging for equipment to be available for fleet maintenance Communicating schedule requests to the terminal manager Ensuring payload is up to maximum GVW and was loaded as per instructions Ensuring fuel drivers have followed the established process for reconciliation for dips Managing the dip inventory system and confirm inventory levels if conflicting information is provided Overseeing driver schedules and time off requests Monitoring driver pay portal and reset approvals Ensure proper processing and clearance of cross-border paperwork including dangerous goods and non-dangerous goods ACI's, ACEs, and CCIs Organizing training plans with training team for drivers (new hire and reoccurring training) Liaising with the safety team, customers, and terminal leadership in the event of an incident Vacation coverage as required Daily involvement in the reports portal to ensure KPI compliance for the branch, communicate any deficiencies to dispatch and work with dispatch team to address as needed. Create master order requests for new sites/liaison with management & quotes team to ensure proper set up in advance of first delivery. Whenever a void in dispatch, you are required to dispatch and cover the required board

What you bring:

Previous transportation logistics experience preferred understanding how all the pieces fit together Knowledge of fuel and bulk commodities preferred Understanding of the road systems, routing, and laws pertaining to transportation Experience with windows-based programs is required; TMW experience is an asset - must be computer literate and savvy Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Forward thinker - must be able to plan and foresee potential issues that may require the plan to be adjusted Must have strong organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, requiring initiative and ambition