Dispatcher

WHY JOIN THE AIM FAMILY?

 We are proud to offer full time, permanent positions, with competitive salaries, group benefits, an excellent Employee Assistance Program and RRSP matching incentive! Not to mention, we provide work clothing, free onsite parking and coffee. We also provide continuous training and learning opportunities to help our employees succeed in every way. Come join our friendly team today!

MORE ABOUT AIM:

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 3500 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.    

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products. 

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.    

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence. 

Job Description

Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position;

Able to juggle complex problems in order to find the best solutions;

Possess very good analytical skills;

Extensive knowledge of the geographic regions of Atlantic Canada

Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and Dispatch software.

Enjoy customer service and be a good communicator;

Knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits

Sense of organization;

Interpersonal skills;

Proactive learning;

Professionalism in dealing with customers, other employees, suppliers and carriers.

Qualifications

Responsibilities :

In this role you will be responsible for:

Act as a logistics specialist to the organization.

Receive requests from internal and external customers for the management of inbound and outbound moves of recycled metals

Manage the efficiency of the movements assigned to the drivers and the optimal use of the drivers and equipment’s under his responsibility

Maintain effective communications with all internal stakeholders: buyers, suppliers, customers, brokers and other colleagues to organize the collection and delivery of scrap metal in an efficient and timely manner.

Review the ground transportation network and find new ways to maximize the volume and weight of products transported while minimizing operating costs.

Ensure the proper use of systems and procedures in place and continuous training of best practices

Using Global Positioning Systems to monitor the location and efficiency of the drivers

Ensuring carrier compliance with company policies and procedures

Ensuring prompt receipt and delivery of metals to and from customers

Dealing with complex situation and being able to solve it quickly

Maintain driver performance data and report to management

Additional Information

• Full time hours
• Competitive salary, benefits & RRSP's offered
• Career growth opportunities
• Free Parking 

What we offer :

• Group health benefits after 3 months;
• Retirement plan offered after 3 months;