Transportation Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Reporting to the Branch Manager, this is a key role in the day-to-day operations within the Transportation Division by maintaining and supporting commercial drivers with a primary focus on driver relations, transportation and general administrative tasks.
Salary Range- 58,000-65,000 Responsibilities
- Manage driver paperwork, training requirements, new hire documents, log audits, boot receipts, and weekly time/attendance for payroll submission.
- Reconcile broker, supplier, and carrier invoices; investigate and resolve variances; ensure accurate and timely processing of payments.
- The issuing of purchase orders and account payables.
- Assist dispatch with coordinating loads and support sales order creation during peak seasons.
- Helping in budget preparation and planning,
- Provide Transportation analytics including, sustainability metrics, service level impacts, volume and capacity trends, and lane performance monitoring.
- Assist in quarterly and annually reporting for fleet.
- Assist in orientation, pay rolls, billing reconciliation and seasonal hiring.
- Run integrity reports to ensure data accuracy, track maintenance requirements, and perform general administrative duties as required.
- Understanding and support of fleet analytics platform.
- Support outside carrier brokerage loads and assign daily load numbers.
- The onboarding and support of new and existing outside carriers.
Qualifications
- University degree or College diploma preferred.
- Freight, trucking or dispatch experience will be an asset.
- Data-driven mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail, data integrity, and accuracy.
About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Team Cavendish Agri Services supports farmers in growing healthy and productive crops. We have 7 manufacturing/retail locations serving Atlantic Canada. Our primary products include fertilizers, crop protectants, and technical expertise. Cavendish Agri Services is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:
- A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
- RRSP matching program
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
- Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Agri Services and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies
About Cavendish Agri Services
Cavendish Agri Services provides products and services to farmers and agricultural markets in Canada and Northeastern United States. Cavendish Agri Services operates from 12 facilities in the Maritime Provinces of Canada and in Maine. Primary sales are custom blended fertilizer and crop protectant products. We also carry products specifically for golf courses, lawn & garden, de-icing, waste treatment, and crop seed.
Our business is helping our customers businesses grow by providing farmers with what they need to grow healthy and productive crops. In addition to the products we sell Cavendish Agri Services also provides agricultural services such as crop scouting, GPS mapping, lime spreading, irrigation equipment and farm supplies.
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Transportation Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Reporting to the Branch Manager, this is a key role in the day-to-day operations within the Transportation Division by maintaining and supporting commercial drivers with a primary focus on driver relations, transportation and general administrative tasks.
Salary Range- 58,000-65,000 Responsibilities
- Manage driver paperwork, training requirements, new hire documents, log audits, boot receipts, and weekly time/attendance for payroll submission.
- Reconcile broker, supplier, and carrier invoices; investigate and resolve variances; ensure accurate and timely processing of payments.
- The issuing of purchase orders and account payables.
- Assist dispatch with coordinating loads and support sales order creation during peak seasons.
- Helping in budget preparation and planning,
- Provide Transportation analytics including, sustainability metrics, service level impacts, volume and capacity trends, and lane performance monitoring.
- Assist in quarterly and annually reporting for fleet.
- Assist in orientation, pay rolls, billing reconciliation and seasonal hiring.
- Run integrity reports to ensure data accuracy, track maintenance requirements, and perform general administrative duties as required.
- Understanding and support of fleet analytics platform.
- Support outside carrier brokerage loads and assign daily load numbers.
- The onboarding and support of new and existing outside carriers.
Qualifications
- University degree or College diploma preferred.
- Freight, trucking or dispatch experience will be an asset.
- Data-driven mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail, data integrity, and accuracy.
About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Team Cavendish Agri Services supports farmers in growing healthy and productive crops. We have 7 manufacturing/retail locations serving Atlantic Canada. Our primary products include fertilizers, crop protectants, and technical expertise. Cavendish Agri Services is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:
- A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
- RRSP matching program
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
- Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Agri Services and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies
About Cavendish Agri Services
Cavendish Agri Services provides products and services to farmers and agricultural markets in Canada and Northeastern United States. Cavendish Agri Services operates from 12 facilities in the Maritime Provinces of Canada and in Maine. Primary sales are custom blended fertilizer and crop protectant products. We also carry products specifically for golf courses, lawn & garden, de-icing, waste treatment, and crop seed.
Our business is helping our customers businesses grow by providing farmers with what they need to grow healthy and productive crops. In addition to the products we sell Cavendish Agri Services also provides agricultural services such as crop scouting, GPS mapping, lime spreading, irrigation equipment and farm supplies.