Transportation Coordinator

READY FOR A TASTY NEW CHALLENGE

Summary

Reporting to the Transportation Manager, this position is responsible for the dispatching of various loads, including line-haul and DSD, including the communication with drivers, customers, DC's, plants, and external suppliers. You will work with a mix of 20+ carriers and Independent Contractors, hauling both internal and carrier assets. 

Location: Etobicoke, ON.

Salary: $55,000

Shift: 9:30pm - 6:00am (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 9:30pm - 5:30am (Fridays)

(Work hours and schedule are subject to change)

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth 
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Bonuses
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordination of the movements of finished goods and materials between plants, DC's, depots, and 3PLs, nationally.
• Prompt dispatch and monitoring of drivers; proactively addressing and communicating to key stakeholders any issue affecting deliveries.
• Update various files and systems including TMS (E2Open), ELM
• Generating transportation documents & distributing to respective transport drivers
• Address & resolve trailer mechanical issues as needed, working with on-site or on-call mechanic for timely repairs
• Collaboration with the Distribution Team for shunt movements, load ready times, daily priorities, etc.
• Assist with the compliancy of trailer preventative maintenance (PM) and annual safety programs.
• Flag and resolve GPS trailer issues as needed
• Conduct daily trailer yard checks to reconcile trailers in yard & maintain shared trailer yard board with the Distribution Center Team
• Monitoring & responding to emails in a prompt & timely manner
• Responsible for ensuring all trailers are dispatched for respective shift
• Escalation to leadership for any transportation related issues such as delays, breakdowns, etc.
• Supporting supply chain team for inventory management of logistics equipment; ex. bread handling trays
• Conduct shift handovers within the transportation team
• When required, support with line haul and delivery planning
• Back Up: Other Transportation Coordinators on the team

Required Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in logistics coordination and dispatching, in a fast-paced transportation environment
• Bilingual – fluent in both French & English
• Hands-on experience with Transportation Management System (TMS) is an asset (i.e., E2OpenTMS)
• Must be able to work under pressure with tight deadlines with competing priorities, making decisions on the spot
• Work independently with the confidence to action transportation logistical needs
• Sense of urgency working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Professional phone etiquette and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Punctuality and flexible to work all shifts, including days, nights, weekends and weekdays. Vacation coverage
• Microsoft Office Proficiency (Word, Outlook, & Excel)

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands

Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads.  We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D'Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.