Transportation manager

Now hiring: Transportation manager at Core-Mark in Burnaby, BC. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment.

Job Description

• The candidate must evaluate daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• The candidate must monitor departmental performance.
• The candidate must plan and organize daily operations effectively.
• The candidate must plan for changes to schedules and policies.
• The candidate must prepare reports for senior management.
• The candidate must recruit staff.
• The candidate must supervise staff.
• The candidate must train staff to ensure proficiency in their roles.
• The candidate must manage finances and budgets.
• The candidate must arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit.
• The candidate must ensure transport compliance with regulations.
• The candidate must establish and implement policies and standards for the transportation and storage of goods.
• The candidate must negotiate for services and preferential rates.
• The candidate must oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods.
• The candidate must oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue.
• The candidate must organize and maintain inventory.
• The candidate must record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel consumption.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• The candidate must have 3 to less than 5 years of experience in a related field.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be analytical.
• The candidate must be proactive.
• The candidate must be punctual.

Work Setting

• The candidate's relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.
• The candidate should be willing to relocate and be ready to move to a new city/different city for a job.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) that enables them to save for retirement.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?