Milner Group Looking for Dispatcher – Logistics Coordinator at Nanaimo, BC Full Time

Job description

Who we are:

Milner Group is a family run business that has been serving Vancouver Island for nearly fifty years. We started out with one gravel pit and one truck to serve our clients, we gradually expanded into civil contracting, and continued to grow from there. We now are proud to offer residential and commercial development, general excavation, municipal road building, highways infrastructure, logging, and wood waste recycling. Milner group continues to provide services such as trucking, gravel quarrying, demolition, and hazardous materials abatement, hauling, and disposal services for residential and commercial waste to a diverse range of clients in the Mid-Island area. Milner Group is a small company with big goals, a hard-working team, and a lot of equipment. Our team is passionate about our work and committed to our clients —no project is too big or small for Milner Group!

VANCOUVER ISLAND IS WHERE WE LIVE, WORK & PLAY!

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a self-motivated individual for the role of Dispatcher. The successful applicant must have strong attention to detail, communicate effectively, and have excellent organizational skills. In addition, this individual should have an analytical mind, and always be looking for ways to better improve systems and efficiencies. Please note this is a very fast-paced, ever changing work environment. This is an opportunity to excel with a company that genuinely supports your personal and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Strategically plan and manage logistics of transportation
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers
• Respond to customers and drivers communication via email and phone
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and customers
• Effectively prioritize all work orders
• Ensure accurate and timely input of data
• Manage Accounts Receivable: create invoices, statements and deposits
• Oversee the processing of Accounts payable and purchase orders
• Proactively resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Other office duties as required

Experience/Qualifications:

• Approximately 2 years experience dispatching
• Extensive knowledge of Nanaimo and the surrounding areas
• Strong computer skills- Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to adapt quickly to new systems, QuickBooks experience is preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong sense of urgency
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and effective communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• The analytical ability to find ways to better systems and processes
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Construction knowledge

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Current COVID-19 policies are in place

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nanaimo, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• This is a permanent, full time position located in Nanaimo, BC. Do you currently reside in the general Nanaimo area and have the ability to commute daily?

Experience:

• dispatching: 1 year (preferred)