Dispatcher

**Can You Navigate Logistics and Chart Success?**

Home Hardware is looking for a Dispatcher. Led by the Dispatch Supervisor, this opportunity will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and who enjoys working with logistics and coordinating schedules.

**Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how**:

- Plan schedule and execute outbound dealer deliveries, inbound load appointments at various vendors throughout Quebec and Atlantic Canada for Drivers, and third-party carriers on their way to the Dealer Support Centre. Including container traffic from Halifax Port Authority.
- Update live routing in Samsara and Connect for Dealers to track on time deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with all transportation and safety guidelines and legislation when assigning pickups to validate and maximize driver hours of service and load deliveries.
- Utilize the Transportation, Planning & Execution (TP&E) WMS system to record pickups and maintain pertinent route information.
- Ensure inbound gate appointments are assigned for all incoming trailers, loaded or empty.
- Responsible to contact carriers and arrange quotes to schedule third party backhaul operations.
- Update and effectively communicate any changes or issues with backhaul inquiries. Collaborate with other internal departments to resolve issue.
- Serve as the backup to the Dispatch Supervisor, as required.
- Provide KPI’s for reporting as required.

**We’re looking for**:

- Understanding of transportation industry and knowledge of Home’s shipping/delivery procedures would be considered an asset.
- Strong computer skills with ability to use multiple programs and systems. Knowledge and/or experience with the Manhattan TP&E system is an asset.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance related to the position (i.e Dangerous Goods, Commercial hours of service, provincial weights for commercial vehicles, etc.)
- Familiarity with the Quebec and Atlantic Canada road network.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with confidence and professionalism. Great organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision as well as play an active role within the Dispatch team.

**How we’ll make you feel at Home**

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

- Competitive earnings opportunity.
- Annual Incentive/Bonus Program.
- Comprehensive Benefits Program including:

- Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
- Group RRSP.
- Staff Purchase program.
- Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Personal and sick time.
- Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

**Canadians call us Home Hardware**. W**e call it Home.**

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