Logistics Coordinator (last-mile, ocean)
The Role
Are you an experienced Logistics Coordinator looking to take the next step in your career? If so, we have an exciting new challenge for you.
We are a recognized leader in global food supply chain integrity management, looking to appoint a Logistics Coordinator to join our team. Working closely with colleagues, the role delivers an outstanding and efficient customer account holding service. If you are a highly communicative individual who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you.
Please note this job is on-site in Montreal. No remote applicants, please.
Key Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of a Logistics Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
- Execution of import ocean container shipments (temperature controlled) from various international origins into North America.
- Coordinate directly with national and local transportation providers (container drayage)
- Ensure timely and consistent deliveries to our customer-nominated warehouses
- Plan and manage the transportation routes and methods for the most efficient movement of goods.
- Actively address issues within the supply chain, with a focus on ocean carriers, warehouses, container terminals, and road transportation providers
The Person
The key skills and qualities of a Logistics Coordinator:
- Must be fluent in English(written/spoken) as dealing primarily with the USA
- Great communicator (in person, on Teams, by telephone, and by email)
- Creative problem solver
- 4-5 years of experience in first-mile logistics mandatory
- Ability to be organized and prioritize many tasks
- Assertive when needed
- Flexible with a high degree of independence
- Ability to define and action improvement initiatives (process and cost)
- Solid understanding of import trade flows and processes
- Team player in a very collaborative open environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team; enjoys working closely with colleagues, intra- and interdepartmental
- Experience in dealing with ocean carriers and freight procurement
- Must work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, handling high volumes of shipments
- Computer skills: Excel-Outlook-Word, prior SAP experience an asset
- Comfortable with technology (online platforms, EDI)
Benefits
- Part of the annual discretionary bonus plan
- Health/Dental insurance coverage (100% of premiums paid by the company) after 3 months of employment
- Telus Virtual Health Care (Telemedicine) after 3 months of employment
- 3 weeks paid vacation per year
- 5 personal/sick days per year
- 2 days per week Work from Home, 3 days in the office (expected in the office full time to train for first 8-10 weeks)
- 50% subsidized gym membership to Fit Form down the street from the office
- Flex Friday working hours (end to day 1 pm during summer, 3 pm all other months)
- Casual-professional work environment
- Weekly fresh fruit program in the office
- Brand new beautiful head office
- Free onsite parking with free electric charging stations
- Outdoor patio for lunches and events
- Company-paid team-building outings
Only candidates that are considered for the position will be contacted.
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