Location: Saskatoon Terminal – posted April 21, 2022
The Kenan Advantage Group “KAG” is North America’s largest independent fuels delivery and bulk liquids carrier. At KAG, we pride ourselves on providing the safest and highest quality service to our customers by delivering every load on time, without incident. Our team members help us achieve our Vision of revolutionizing transportation and logistics within the liquid bulk industry through our national scale, advanced technology and an uncompromising commitment to be the employer of choice.
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!
Reporting to the Senior Logistics Specialist, the Logistics Specialist is primarily responsible for pairing company resources (equipment and drivers) to system orders while ensuring safety and efficiency at all times. This position plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of Westcan helping to achieve our commitment to continuously meet our customer’s requirements.
The successful candidate will be required to work a modified schedule of 4 days/10 hours per day: Sunday to Wednesday.
About the position:
Matching drivers, trucks and trailers to orders based on load requirements and qualifications while optimizing fleet resources and ensuring proper utilization
Ensuring drivers have adequate hours of service and rest
Ensuring product compatibility with equipment when assigning each load
Arranging for equipment to be available for fleet maintenance
Planning route for drivers by adding route or track points as required
Ensuring all load special instructions are communicated effectively to relevant drivers and/or personnel
Providing instructions to and answer questions from drivers
Contacting off duty drivers to provide trip instructions for next on duty status
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
Monitoring total mail and keep system up to date
Taking customer orders by phone, email and fax and enter orders to TMW system and provide confirmation of order to the customer
Managing tank levels and confirm inventory levels utilizing in house software system, identifying any conflicting information for review
Creating orders using the Inventory Management system for sites that have inventory levels managed by the carrier (ASR)
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
Familiarity and experience with RM’s, road bans and permitting- knowledge of LSD is an asset
Experience with windows-based programs is required; TMW experience is an asset – must be computer literate and savvy
High level of communication skills; both verbally and written
Outstanding customer service behaviors
Forward thinker – must be able to plan and foresee potential issues that may require the plan to be adjusted
Must have strong organizational, 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
What’s 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 on the Career Opportunities page found under the Join Our Team link at www.westcanbulk.ca. 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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