Canadian Tire Corporation
What you’ll do
The Domestic Transportation team at Canadian Tire is looking for a dedicated Operations Dispatcher to join the team. This position is focused on managing the transportation plan for shipments to and from customers nationwide, including CTR stores, vendors, distributions centres, third party hubs, and rail terminals. Working within a very fast paced and dynamic environment, the Operations Dispatcher will tender and supervise loads being executed by third party carriers, as well as Canadian Tire’s own Fleet within Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada in accordance with legal compliance for Fleet operations. The Operations Dispatcher will modify freight movements to ensure flawless execution at the lowest possible cost. Acting as a subject matter expert, the Operations Dispatcher will manage key performance indicators within the context of supporting the achievement of Transportation goals. The Operations Dispatcher is required to work various shifts based on business requirements.
Dispatch pickup and delivery work assignments to CT Fleet Drivers and 3rd Party Carriers
Monitor Driver productivity and ensure compliance with the Transportation legislation
Ensure efficient use of the CT Tractor Fleet and assign Tractors to Drivers
Work with various software applications to manage Transportation work assignments
Monitor outbound deliveries to stores to ensure we achieve target metrics
Monitor vendor pickups to ensure we achieve target metrics
Monitor drayage moves to / from rail terminals
Dispatch equipment re-positioning (chassis, trailers, containers) to support DC Operations
Provide regular status updates and insights on operational challenges and opportunities
Support 24 hours X 7 days per week Dispatch Operations
What you bring
Well-developed working knowledge of transportation regulations and geography
Demonstrated knowledge of Hours of Work Legislation, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and the Highway Traffic Act is an asset
Knowledge of JDA Transport or Oracle Transportation system is an asset
Excellent problem solving and decision making skills, with the ability to balance cost and service
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively, in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Excellent verbal communication skills
Post-Secondary Education i.e. C.I.T.T. designation or other relevant college/university/industry program
Hybrid
We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.
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