Home Depot Assistant Dispatcher Contract Contract in Toronto, ON

Overview

Home Depot

Branch Toronto ON CA

Position:
Assistant Dispatcher Contract
Location:
Toronto, ON

Fair PC skills including Microsoft outlook, excel and word. Previous work in transportation office as dispatcher or asst….

Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for ensuring that dedicated fleet and carrier are properly assigned, routed and tracked. Monitor, adjust and achieve the daily/shift delivery schedule and accountable for overall transportation productivity for assigned lanes/fleet. Identifies resolves and communicates the resolution of inbound and outbound transportation operational issues within a given shift/day.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:

• Work with and direct the shift Customer Service Representatives, DC Assistant Manager, Asset Protection, Carrier Dispatchers/CSR and clerks to achieve and account for the shift plan for transportation.
• Ensure that the load documents are correct prior to departure and with the driver.
• Record all in and out times of vehicles/drivers and record availability status of vehicles.
• Prioritize, expedite and approved rush merchandise.
• Track and trace shift activity and on-time pickups and deliveries
• Review and approve fleet and carrier invoicing and expenses
• Executes policy and process regarding productivity, safety and service level
• Accountable for the accuracy of daily volume and productivity recap

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Previous work in transportation office as dispatcher or asst. dispatcher
• Previous work in retail environment in logistics, store fulfillment or supply chain associate
• Be able to work shift schedule which may include weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime on occasion.
• Successfully complete any required training or orientation programs
• Take-charge nature, prioritization skills and decisiveness
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Fair PC skills including Microsoft outlook, excel and word
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management skills
• Knowledge of Canadian transportation regulations and licensing (Federal and Provincial)
• High School Graduate (post secondary preferred
• CITT preferred
• 3 Years of relevant work experience