At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and track vehicle arrivals and departures in a dynamic control room environment.
- Company: Join Purolator, Canada's leading logistics provider with over 60 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive workplace, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday evenings in a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Be the communication hub that keeps operations running smoothly and efficiently.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years of control room experience and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
This position is responsible for ensuring the Control Room functions effectively and efficiently, by managing and tracking the arrivals and departures of all vehicles, as well as maintaining an accurate log of all transportation activities at the Warehouse/Sort facility. The Control Room Coordinator is the central point of communication between all drivers, vendors, operators, and the network team to ensure operational efficiency and optimization.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and track yard access and inventory of all inbound and outbound trailers at the Warehouse/Sort Facility.
- Log all trailer moves in Yard Management System and maintain accurate yard inventory.
- Review daily transportation requirements for correct equipment to ensure we meet our volume agreements while staying within operational capacities.
- Handle operational and shipping issues with focus on mitigating customer, operational, and financial impacts.
- Engage with Management, Sales, and Customer Service teams to communicate any delays in shipments.
- Responsible for the distribution and tracking of equipment issued to Transport team (e.g., Shunters/Drivers).
- Ensure completion of daily Yard Checks and entry and interface into YMS.
- Control and establish accurate arrival and departure times of all linehaul units (TMS data entry and follow up).
- Provide continuous updates of yard positions for view.
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor yard access for trailers.
- Partner and collaborate with Managers, Team Leaders, shunters, drivers to ensure no disruption in operations.
- Act as a central communication point and lead communication with the network team.
- Partner and collaborate with Carriers, Management, Shunters, Drivers, and Linehaul Control to identify and communicate issues/problems and maintain progress reports (includes communication about potential delays and plan for inbound and outbound linehauls).
- Responsible for assigning equipment to Shunters, Linehaul/city bulk drivers, and Carriers.
- Establish and implement effective procedures and controls to safeguard assets and mitigate risks.
- Complete all reports and required documentation as per scheduled timelines.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and yard rules and regulations.
Experience
- 2-5 years of control room coordinator experience in the industry.
- Demonstrated experience in Excel and application-based software.
- Experience communicating with all levels of business.
Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders.
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday: 5:00PM-1:00AM
Working Conditions: Office Environment; Outdoors; Warehouse Environment
Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices.
Operations Coordinator Control Room in Toronto employer: Purolator
At Purolator, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the logistics sector, offering a dynamic work environment in Mississauga that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, we create a supportive workplace where every individual can contribute to meaningful projects that make a positive impact in our communities.
