The P&D Planner will be responsible for planning, organizing and monitoring incoming and outgoing freight to ensure the most timely and efficient utilization of dock space, equipment and movement of freight. 

How You’ll Help

• Creating routes/load plans that take all business requirements into consideration [customer experience, operational efficiencies & increased cost savings for the company and our driver/broker community.
• Review route/load plan within system and initiate adjustments to the plan as required, inclusive of appointment freight.
• Trigger optimization, if necessary to ensure P&D plan is aligned.
• Ensure all trailer and route planning in accordance with transportation laws and company policies regarding weight and weight distribution, cbing, transportation of dangerous goods are being followed
• Monitor and review close times and productivity, noting trends to support improvement initiatives
• Ensure shipments are status coded when being added and/or removed from load plan
• Making suggestions for improvement in planning and dock processes for increased efficiency
• Other related duties as may be required 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• A minimum secondary education, with preference for post-secondary education in supply chain and logistics management
• A suitable combination of post-secondary education and experience will be considered 
• Minimum of two-three years’ experience in dock operations, preferably in the transportation industry
• Other experience in the transportation industry may be considered and in addition to dock
• Strong communication skills in both English and French
• Advanced computer skills with strong Excel capability as well as experience with other MS Office products and web based programs. Previous experience with Truckmate and Bringg is an asset
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Analytical thinker, able to analyze data and make operational decisions based on that data
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues 
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies. 
• Results focused
• English and French language skills required

1111 Francois Lenoir, Lachine, QC, H8T 3P9, CA

The Planner ensures timely and efficient movement of trucks and freight within a designated region to maximize efficiencies while minimizing empty miles and wait times. 

How You’ll Help

• Identify required loads two to three days out and organize for greatest efficiency
• Assign and line up loads and deliveries based on efficiency and information from Fleet Specialists
• Monitor scheduled runs to ensure they are on schedule and advise Fleet Specialists, Customer Service, and/or Planner in next region of any changes
• Promote driver friendly atmosphere on and off the road
• Investigate and address repeat late deliveries, load refusals, and non-compliance with SOPs
• Manage Brokers and driver time off, updating time away and time ready in the system
• Working closely with the safety team on driver training and safety related concerns as identified
• Manage / support compliance with random drug tests monthly
• Complete Broker pay sheets
• Work with brokers on statement issues, missed payments and related concerns.
• Work with drivers in regards to payment concerns or disputes on irregular duties such as working time or customer detention.
• Liaison between driver and/or broker with Safety, Compliance, Recruiting and operations departments as needed
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education in logistics or business administration
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a time sensitive, planning and organizing role, preferable in the transportation industry
• Experience using MS Outlook, Excel & Word; must possess the aptitude for learning new programs
• Strong customer service focus, relationship building skills
• Good communication skills including the ability to relay information (verbal and written) between several parties and deliver a positive customer experience
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills, the ability to evaluate current situation, respond quickly to changing requirements, execute and escalate accordingly
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced  deadline-driven setting
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline driven environment; appropriate sense of urgency
• Ability to collaborate with others to meet customer expectations

As a Dock Supervisor, you are accountable for ensuring that the dock employees are working in a safe and efficient manner. You are responsible to ensure smooth operations, efficiencies, people management, freight flow, change implementation, and safety, aligned to operational expectations and guidelines. This position is all about the effective management of freight flow through the management of people and safety, continuous improvement, problem solving and effective communication.

How You’ll Help: 

• Lead and manage a fast paced and high volume dock operation though a team of supervisors, lead hands, and front line employees to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all dock activities and supporting office tasks.
• Coach and develop team members using a positive attitude, collaboration, clear communication, and direction. Make informed decisions based on safety, service, and productivity standards, with an understanding of company processes, policies and procedures.
• Initiate and lead process and customer experience improvements, while meeting deadlines and controlling costs.
• Understand and use key metrics to manage terminal performance, including load factor, on-time delivery, LMS, and freight flow.
• Prioritize the unloading and loading of freight, moving all damaged freight and returns appropriately.
• Recognize risks and problems and work collaboratively with others to practical and speedy resolution. 
• Ensure and monitor the continuous flow of communications and information relating to freight delivery so the appropriate parties are aware of solutions/actions to be taken to ensure safe and timely operations. 
• Other related duties related as may be required.

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certified
• Trained in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• WHMIS certified
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial 
• 3-5 years’ experience in a terminal setting, preferably in the transportation industry.
• Experience leading a team of front line employees, managers, and supervisors
• Contributing to the development of and managing to an annual operating budget.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to get things done through others and people development.
• Computer skills with MS Office products and web based programs.  Experience with Truckmate a definite asset
• Safety oriented
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong problem solving skills
• Customer oriented
• Ability to multi task and prioritize workload

Hours: Monday - Friday 2pm - 10pm (Cover for 5pm -1am shift 2-3 weeks per year)

The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for manifesting, scanning, POD’ing and related duties for The Day & Ross Transportation Group. The purpose of this role is to support the business by looking after the administrative processes for the terminal.

How You’ll Help: 

• Provide administrative support to the managers and office staff team and ensure that administrative matters are organized and dealt with in a professional manner
• Broker payroll processing including the inputting of City Drivers payroll in the terminal; confirmation of information provided by brokers and data entry for the terminal; providing brokers with invoice copies; and fielding inquiries as to payroll discrepancies.
• Welcome clients; ascertain nature of business and direct clients to appropriate managers and employees
• Schedule driver appointments.
• Send appointment requests via fax, email, and telephone.  Update system with appointment information.   Manifest and arrange appointments.
• Input pick up BOL’s and update POD’s.
• Pick-up Bills and POD’s: Enter bills and POD’s. Upload and edit EDI files. Ensure COD and cash shipment payments are received before tendering to agents.
• Agent Freight: Tracking and updating system information on shipments for agent delivery.
• Reports: POD reports – following up on PODs Make sure PODs are imaged. Missed appointment report following up with customers if freight not delivering.
• Call customers regarding appointment change, status, issues regarding appointment. 
• Log customer interaction consistently and accurately in AS400. 
• Redirect documents intra- and inter-terminal as well as to customers as needed
• Answer phone calls and email enquiries and relay calls and messages to appropriate managers and employees
• Attend meetings, take notes, and follow up on decisions within area of responsibility
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory for the terminal
• Create manifests, verify the weight for all LTL loads, load trailers, ensuring that the number of boxes/ shipments, weight and dangerous goods information is correct and complete
• Prepare manifests for trucks crossing from Canada to US border and vice versa
• Assist drivers with preliminary paperwork information such a bill of lading, trip envelops and border crossing procedures
• Input skeleton bills into the system ensuring that all critical information is input, enter comments regarding damages, shortages and ensure required signatures are present
• Gather, enter, and update data to maintain software database on daily basis as appropriate, establishs and maintain files and records 
• Ensure that correct information about missed pickups and deliveries is rescheduled
• Mentor and train office staff in procedures and in use of current software
• Assist with data entry
• Dispatch some night runs/shifts, and extend vacation coverage for dispatch

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial 
• Computer literate in Excel and Word
• Equipment knowledge is an asset
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies
• Results focused
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skils to manage demands and resolve issues with drivers, coworkers, etc.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to work under a flexible work schedule 
• Must be a hands on operator, trainer, coach and mentor
• Must be able to build and maintain relationships

As a Terminal Manager, you are responsible to safely lead the terminal team to meet stakeholder expectations with respect to service, quality and productivity. You are responsible for managing operational costs while operating within a network.  This position is about driving change, developing and engaging teams and continuous improvement.

How You’ll Help
•    Empower and lead team to meet organizational objectives.   
•    Develop KPI’s to drive service, quality and safety
•    Ensuring supervisors improve safety results by leading regular safety blitzes and safety walkabouts, and developing a culture of peer-to-peer safety interaction
•    Interact with other Operations departments and supervisory teams at other Terminals to enable on-time service and quality
•    Successfully manage multiple issues with competing priorities simultaneously
•    Manage budget and workforce productivity
•    Prioritize and manage customer shipments to maximize profit
•    Develop Supervisors and employees through evaluation of their performance, providing pinpointed feedback and subsequently providing coaching and guidance
Your Skills & Experience: 
•    Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education.
•    5-8 years of experience leading teams, developing talent and managing culture and performance 
•    Ideal to have leadership experience in transportation or operations as well as various roles in transportation 
•    exceptional leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to effectively get things done through others, lead by example, coach, and support staff and other leaders
•    strong conflict resolution skills and leadership
•    results driven
•    a strong sense of customer service and urgency, troubleshooting and problem solving skills;
•    strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
•    computer skills including the Microsoft Suite and preferably, Truck Mate
•    the ability to lead and reinforce a strong culture of workplace safety
•     English and French (verbal/written/spoken) required
•    Able to work with little supervision
•    This role is accountable to the Regional Director
•    Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment
•    Travel is typically not required; may happen on an occasional basis
•    Office environment with computer work and handling of documentation
•    Terminal  visits across the region
•    Extended period sitting in a work station working on a computer and on a phone
•    Normally Monday to Friday, day time hours but may be required outside of these hours
•    Follows all company expectations to promote a safe work environment. Perform all work safely in a fast-paced work environment. Required PPE must be worn at all times

The Carrier Compliance Administrator works in a fast paced environment to ensure the on-boarding and monitoring of outside carriers. The Administrator vets, onboards and updates carriers using third party tools like Carrier411 and RMIS. The Carrier Compliance Administrator reviews carrier adherence to established Day & Ross policies for safety and insurance. The Administrator uses available tools for on going compliance monitoring and communicates any deviations to internal team members.

How You’ll Help

• Timely processing of requests from Operations teams to update, vet and setup carriers.
• Set-up new carriers in our carrier compliance software (MercuryGate/TruckMate).
• Validate and input carrier compliance documentation and collaborate with stakeholders including Logistics Coordinators, Operation Managers, Finance and Carriers to gather all the required information for new carrier setup in our system.
• Update existing carrier information in our carrier compliance system as needed based on our requirements and processes.
• Communicate with various departments as required (AP, Claims Departments, Management, etc.).
• Process monthly reports for ongoing carrier compliance monitoring to Day & Ross’ thresholds and take required actions based on current carrier performance.
• Maintain and update established SOPs as directed by Management.
• Participate in various compliance internal and external calls and report back any observations and opportunities for improvement.
• Other related duties as may be required.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• College, University degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in transportation/logistics industry.
• High degree of computer proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to effectively work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to self manage, take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to map processes and document SOP’s.
• A strong contributor:
  • Able to analyze, interpret and solve problems.
  • Able to gather input from internal & external customers.

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

 1111 Francois Lenoir, Lachine, QC, H8T 3P9, CA

The Invoice Quality Administrator has experience and working knowledge in the Input, Rate and Billing functions.  Responsible to review, analyze and update probill information proactively to ensure customer invoices are accurate upon distribution. Must recognize repeat issues in the Invoice Audit, provide feedback and offer corrective solutions to Management.   

How You'll Help:

• Review and process transactions within the Invoice Audit Programs for Billing and Rating accuracy
• Validate key Billing data elements effecting the accuracy of the Invoice are correct.  Including Shipper, Consignee, Bill To, Pieces, Weight, Terms, Dimensions
• Validate system generated rates; assign appropriate rates based on customer tariff agreements
• Ensure additional services are invoiced accurately according to established tariffs
• Interpret Bill of Lading information and accurately update the AS400 to create and/or revise an existing probill 
• Work proactive Invoice Quality Reports to improve overall invoice accuracy, including:  US Cube Report, Extreme Length Prepaid/Collect
• Work Invoice Quality Email Boxes  – Accessorial Updates, Unrated PROs, R&L Term Changes
• Complete Direct Deposit
• Process transactions from the EDI Audit Queue
• Process Reweigh and Reclasses
• Escalate issues within established guidelines to ensure accurate invoicing
• Investigate and advise of potential Customer Deals and Invoice Audit rules that could be implemented in the AS400 to improve invoice accuracy
• Maintain positive customer relationships, both internally and externally
• Other related duties as may be required

Your Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of secondary education
• Post-secondary education in business administration or related field, an asset
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered
• Minimum one year experience in Billing/Rating Departments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills – accuracy, MS products including strong Excel skills; AS400 experience, an asset. Must possess the ability to learn new software
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, particularly numerical
• Detail orientated with the ability to work accurately in a high volume, fast-paced environment.

The Shunt Driver is responsible for ensuring proper, safe and timely handling of inbound and outbound trailers within the Terminal Yard. The successful candidate must ensure they maintain a clean work environment with a focus on proper handling techniques and safety. You are also responsible for working on the dock loading and unloading freight into trailers. 

Sunday 12am - 10pm - Monday / Tuesday - Thursday 10pm - 8am 

How You’ll Help: 

• Move trailers to and from the dock doors. 
• Park and organize equipment in the yard. 
• Conduct a yard check, which includes recording trailer numbers, refer settings, fuel level, trailer contents or seal numbers. 
• Load and unload freight via forklift and physical lifting
• Conduct reefer check including unit number, reefer settings and fuel level.  
• Seal trailers and verify required. 
• Ensure yard is clean and operated in a safe manner. 
• Assist Line haul and P&D Drivers with locating, positioning and other equipment requirements. 
• Assist on Dock regularly. 
• Moving and handling large and cumbersome freight in a dock environment (50-75 lbs) 
• Operating a Forklift in congested areas. 
• Report any incidents of safety violation or security breaches. 
• Other related duties as may be required. 

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum of Secondary education  
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred; at least 1-year experience driving a shunt truck is preferred.  
• Class 1 license preferred but not necessary with applicable experience. 
• Forklift Certification. 
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. 
• Self-motivated. 
• Safety-minded. 
• Communication skills – good. 
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment. 
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues. 
• Results focused. 
• English, other languages considered an asset 
• Able to work with little supervision