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Dispatch Planner - 4 on/4 off

AYR Motor Express Inc.
3.4 out of 5 stars
46 Poplar St, Woodstock, NB E7M 4G2
Full-time

Location

46 Poplar St, Woodstock, NB E7M 4G2

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care

Full job description

We are currently seeking Dispatch Planners to work in our Woodstock, NB office. In this role the incumbent will be responsible for the planning and assignment of trucks to load for delivery and pick-up for various customers in a defined geographical area; ensure there is enough freight to keep all trucks moving; and dispatch trucks. This will be accomplished by working collaboratively with other Planners, Dispatchers, Drivers, Driver Planning and the Management Team. This position requires a strong understanding of planning, problem solving and efficient use of resources.

Schedule

  • 4 days on with 4 days off, these are 10 hour shifts.

Main Duties

  • Strategically plan and assign trucks to load for delivery and pick-up for various customers.
  • Trouble shoot changes to plans and reorganize to ensure efficient use of resources.
  • Ensure there is enough freight to keep all trucks moving.
  • Find additional loads and assign to trucks when necessary.
  • Closely monitor on-time movement of all customer loads
  • Make pick-up/delivery appointment as needed.
  • Communicate plans clearly with Dispatch and Drivers.
  • Dispatch trucks

Education and Skills Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience planning customer loads & freight movements
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite
  • Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new programs.
  • Knowledge of Hours-of-Service requirements and legislation is an asset.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Analytical skills and Detail oriented
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • TruckMate experience is an asset.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Experience:

  • Truck Dispatch: 1 year (required)
  • Planning: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Perm. Resident/Canadian citizenship status or an open permit (required)

Work Location: In person