Logistics Specialist

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 Operations Manager, our Logistics Specialists are primarily responsible for the paring of company resources to system orders while ensuring safety and efficiency minded critical thinking. 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.

**Full time - Modified Shift
- 3 on, 2 off, 5 on, 4 off**

**About the position**:

- Matching drivers, trucks and trailers to orders based on load requirements and qualifications while optimizing fleet resources
- Ensuring drivers have adequate hours of service
- Establishing proper last contents on equipment
- Arranging for equipment to be available for fleet maintenance
- Preparing trailer loading instructions
- Planning routes for drivers by adding route or track points as required
- Ensuring delivery instructions are complete
- Providing instructions 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 Senior Logistics Specialist
- Checking routing of completed trip compared to routing instructions
- Ensuring payload is up to maximum GVW and was loaded as per instructions
- Communicating changes to planned orders and update system as required
- Monitoring total mail and keeping system up to date
- Entering “block” orders as required for seasonal business or long term contracts
- Controlling distribution of loads; determining how many orders can be filled for particular time period
- Contacting customers for “fill orders” to minimize empty miles
- Providing ETA as require and providing updated information to customers when changing plans

**What you bring**:

- Prior dispatch experience is preferred
- Forward thinker - must be able to plan and foresee potential issues that may require the plan to be adjusted
- Outstanding internal and external customer service skills
- Takes ownership of work responsibilities
- Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- This position also requires strong communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and work independently
- Previous experience in the transportation industry is beneficial
- Willingness to work weekends

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**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