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Job Title


Transportation Coordinator / Dispatcher


Company : Wonderbrands]


Location : Etobicoke, Ontario


Created : 2025-12-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Posting: **READY FOR A TASTY NEW CHALLENGE** **Summary** Reporting to the Transportation Manager, this position is responsible for the dispatching of various loads, including line-haul and DSD, including the communication with drivers, customers, DCs, plants, and external suppliers. You will work with a mix of 20+ carriers and Independent Contractors, hauling both internal and carrier assets. **Location**: Etobicoke, ON. **Salary**: $55,000 **Shift:** 9:30pm - 6:00am (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 9:30pm - 5:30am (Fridays) (Work hours and schedule are subject to change) **What Wonderbrands Offers:** - Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth - Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits - Pension plan with matching contribution - Bonuses - Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc. **Primary Responsibilities** - Coordination of the movements of finished goods and materials between plants, DCs, depots, and 3PLs, nationally. - Prompt dispatch and monitoring of drivers; proactively addressing and communicating to key stakeholders any issue affecting deliveries. - Update various files and systems including TMS (E2Open), ELM - Generating transportation documents & distributing to respective transport drivers - Address & resolve trailer mechanical issues as needed, working with on-site or on-call mechanic for timely repairs - Collaboration with the Distribution Team for shunt movements, load ready times, daily priorities, etc. - Assist with the compliancy of trailer preventative maintenance (PM) and annual safety programs. - Flag and resolve GPS trailer issues as needed - Conduct daily trailer yard checks to reconcile trailers in yard & maintain shared trailer yard board with the Distribution Center Team - Monitoring & responding to emails in a prompt & timely manner - Responsible for ensuring all trailers are dispatched for respective shift - Escalation to leadership for any transportation related issues such as delays, breakdowns, etc. - Supporting supply chain team for inventory management of logistics equipment; ex. bread handling trays - Conduct shift handovers within the transportation team - When required, support with line haul and delivery planning - Back Up: Other Transportation Coordinators on the team **Required Experience** - At least 2 years of experience in logistics coordination and dispatching, in a fast-paced transportation environment - Bilingual fluent in both French & English - Hands-on experience with Transportation Management System (TMS) is an asset (i.e., E2OpenTMS) - Must be able to work under pressure with tight deadlines with competing priorities, making decisions on the spot - Work independently with the confidence to action transportation logistical needs - Sense of urgency working in a fast-paced environment - Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - Professional phone etiquette and customer service skills - Strong organizational and multitasking skills - Ability to work as part of a team - Punctuality and flexible to work all shifts, including days, nights, weekends and weekdays. Vacation coverage - Microsoft Office Proficiency (Word, Outlook, & Excel) **What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands** Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, DItaliano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada. Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration. In compliance with Ontarios Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization. **Disclaimer:** The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.