Transportation Coordinator / Dispatcher

<strong>Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an &ldquo;entrepreneurial&rdquo; mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own &ldquo;creativity&rdquo; and &ldquo;out of the box&rdquo; thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong>

CA-ON-Etobicoke

Wonderbrands

<strong>Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an &ldquo;entrepreneurial&rdquo; mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own &ldquo;creativity&rdquo; and &ldquo;out of the box&rdquo; thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong> https://www.wonderbrands.com

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Full Time

Overview: <p>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&rsquo;s, plants, and external suppliers. You will work with a mix of 20+ carriers and Independent Contractors, hauling both internal and carrier assets.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>Shift:</u></strong>&nbsp;Monday to Friday | Afternoons - 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm (work hours/schedule are subject to change)</p> <p><strong>Location</strong>: Etobicoke, ON.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>What Wonderbrands Offers:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth&nbsp;</li> <li>Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits</li> <li>Pension plan with matching contribution</li> <li>Bonuses</li> <li>Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Coordination of the movements of finished goods and materials between plants, DC&rsquo;s, depots, and 3PLs, nationally.</li> <li>Prompt dispatch and monitoring of drivers; proactively addressing and communicating to key stakeholders any issue affecting deliveries.</li> <li>Update various files and systems including TMS (E2Open), ELM.</li> <li>Generating transportation documents &amp; distributing to respective transport drivers.</li> <li>Address &amp; resolve trailer mechanical issues as needed, working with on-site or on-call mechanic for timely repairs.</li> <li>Collaboration with the Distribution Team for shunt movements, load ready times, daily priorities, etc.</li> <li>Assist with the compliancy of trailer preventative maintenance (PM) and annual safety programs.</li> <li>Flag and resolve GPS trailer issues as needed.</li> <li>Conduct daily trailer yard checks to reconcile trailers in yard &amp; maintain shared trailer yard board with the Distribution Center Team.</li> <li>Monitoring &amp; responding to emails in a prompt &amp; timely manner.</li> <li>Responsible for ensuring all trailers are dispatched for respective shift.</li> <li>Escalation to leadership for any transportation related issues such as delays, breakdowns, etc.</li> <li>Supporting supply chain team for inventory management of logistics equipment; ex. bread handling trays.</li> <li>Conduct shift handovers within the transportation team.</li> <li>When required, support with line haul and delivery planning.</li> <li>Back Up: Other Transportation Coordinators on the team.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>At least 2 years of experience in logistics coordination and dispatching, in a fast-paced transportation environment.</li> <li>Bilingual &ndash; fluent in both French &amp; English.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with Transportation Management System (TMS) is an asset (i.e., E2OpenTMS).</li> <li>Must be able to work under pressure with tight deadlines with competing priorities, making decisions on the spot.</li> <li>Work independently with the confidence to action transportation logistical needs.</li> <li>Sense of urgency working in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.</li> <li>Professional phone etiquette and customer service skills.</li> <li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills.</li> <li>Ability to work as part of a team.</li> <li>Punctuality and flexible to work all shifts, including days, nights, weekends and weekdays. Vacation coverage.</li> <li>Microsoft Office Proficiency (Word, Outlook, &amp; Excel).</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands<br /></u></strong><u><br /></u>Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads.&nbsp; We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D&rsquo;Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In compliance with Ontario&rsquo;s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong>&nbsp;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.</p>