Description

 Dispatcher, Transportation

Based in Kamloops, BC, Chiliwack, BC or Edmonton, AB

Role Description

The Dispatcher is responsible for supervising transportation services and activities at Kal Tire warehouses.  They effectively and efficiently plan and direct transport operations, plan drivers' dispatch, assign loads to drivers according to customer needs and driver capabilities and ensure that all loads are accurately processed and delivered.

 Core Responsibilities

 Transport Operations

• Provide day to day direction and control of trucking operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of shipments and the proficient operation of all terminal activities.
• Plan and create activities within Microsoft D365 for outbound delivery routes.
• Liaise with the warehouse team to ensure all outbound loads are planned daily, and overflows are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Work with warehouse staff to complete required trailer and container moves between yard, docks and container storage.
• Ensure weights and capacity of outbound loads are correct and work with the warehouse team to adjust as necessary.
• Implement and monitor performance metrics for transportation and work with management team to enhance improvement of processes.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for quality, safety and on-time delivery.
• Liaise with other operating locations to maximize equipment efficiency and utilization.

 Dispatch

• Schedule assignments and coordinate activities of drivers and equipment to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of outbound load execution. Schedule route changes when necessary.
• Track shipments from pickup through delivery so that accurate, up-to-date information can be provided regarding any shipment.
• Ensure customers' freight is picked up, transported, and delivered in accordance with customer requirements.

 Team Supervision

• Plan and dispatch drivers across the country as needed by site and seasonal needs.
• Act as the support on-call point of contact on 24hrs / 7 days a week basis for drivers
• Ensure full compliance of all drivers to all organizational policies and procedures as well as legislative rules and regulations.

Fleet Management

• Maximize the lifecycle and utilization of all equipment and maintain accurate and up-to-date records to ensure compliance with all company and provincial / federal requirements by overseeing a preventative maintenance program.
• To keep track of maintenance dates and repairs on all units.

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial and local safety standards / laws.
• Instill a culture of safety within the team; coach and mentor on best practice that ensure driver, customer and public safety.
• Ensure safety protocols and procedures are in place at all times and promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits and meetings.

 Reporting / Regulations

• Utilize telematics software to oversee electronic driver logbooks and vehicle usage data

Customer Service

• Observe customer transactions and trends to continually enhance and improve customer satisfaction.

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ dispatch experience
• Strong background in the transportation industry within preference given to class 1 driving experience or previous experience directly supervising class 1 drivers

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven leadership ability
• Excellent organizational, planning and implementation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Adaptability / flexibility and ability to multi-task
• Decision making / judgement
• Strong customer service orientation / communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with various computer programs and software
• Knowledge of transportation laws and regulations

 Education

• Grade 12 or higher

Special Requirements

• Must be willing to be on-call - 24/7 availability required
• Possess a Valid Driver's License

Kal Tire AIMS

Must be consistently able to demonstrate the Kal Tire AIMS:

• Earn trust of customers by providing them with quality and value of service and products.
• Work productively, efficiently, and contribute.
• Work towards expansion of the company and maintain competitiveness in the industry.
• Honesty and Integrity.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package. The target compensation for this role is $72,000 to $80,000 per year based on experience. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees. 
• Employee Assistance Program
• A group RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Discount on tires and mechanical services
• Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

To be considered for this position at this time, candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process. 

Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters. 

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. 

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.