Logistics Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.

Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

Over 100 years in business, the Arrow Group of Companies is leading the way in developing service-focused transportation solutions by working with a broad range of customers, hauling a wider variety of products, and expanding our presence throughout Canada and the United States.

Arrow is an industry leading transportation, distribution and materials handling organization.

Arrow Logistics Service Solutions (ALSS) provides a combination of integrated asset management and third party logistics solutions and we are looking for a
Logistics Coordinator to join our Arrow Logistics team
remotely
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For more information please visit _
_Arrow Careers_

We Offer:

Competitive Pay: $60,000 $80,000
Bonus Pool, offering an extra 1020% based on performance
Pension matching program
Extended Medical benefits including dental, pharmaceutical, paramedical, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance and more. Our Flex Modular benefits program allows you to choose options most important to you
Company provided phone
Schedule: 7:00am 4:00pm, Mon-Fri

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100% remote work:

Occasional weekend work required

Responsibilities:

As an integral part of the Arrow Logistics Division, the Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing ocean, rail, and multimodal shipments for a portfolio of customers.

This position is also responsible for the buying and selling of third-party freight services. This includes negotiating purchase prices with vendors and selling prices with customers. Responsible for-profit margin on transactions that may exceed $10,000. Balances profit with developing long-term customer relationships.

Process customer orders: arrange shipment, documentation and oversee the scheduling of orders
Monitor equipment supply and manage railcar orders
Track and trace goods in transit to ensure timely delivery and create specific reports
Create patterns and submit shipping instructions
Manage demurrage, detention charges and diversions
Order equipment
Obtain necessary documentation for processing both import and export shipments
Process export declarations and coordinate imports with customs brokers
Coordinate multimodal shipments and establish communication with customers, vendors, and other parties both internal and external to the company
Negotiate rate quotes and assist pricing rail, ocean, and other multimodal services
Assist maintaining up to date rate database and submit price updates to customers
Approve payment of freight rates. Resolve unapproved charges with the corresponding vendors
Manage private fleet of cars
Support Arrow Sales Group to develop new 3rd party opportunities
Create orders in TMS system and ensure all appropriate information and documentation is included
Ensure orders shipped are set for billing
Ensure all documentation related to an order is forwarded to Administrator for upload to Doclink system. Clearly identify and label 'POD' documentation that must be included with the invoice or 'BOL' for just internal records
Follow up on customer enquiries and requests
Work with team members on multimodal projects
Resolve logistics related problems
Assist in achieving budget/cost per unit targets
Ensure all compliance regulations are followed and maintained
Prepare and provide reports as required
Cross train in ocean operations and provide backup as needed

You Possess:

Experience in logistics, supply chain or distribution
Rail and Ocean Freight Experience is an asset
Import/Export documentation experience
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent education
Specialization/Major in Logistics, International Trade or Supply Chain Management
Team oriented and energetic
Excellent written & oral communication skills
Proactively finds solutions
Focus on continuous improvement.
Selfmotivated
Customer service skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and deadline driven
Works well under pressure
Excel working in a dynamic environment where changes are common