Specialist- Transportation - Woodbridge, Canada - Anatolia

Anatolia

Verified Company

Woodbridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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POSITION SCOPE:

The Specialist

Transportation is responsible for Anatolia compliance to all rules and regulations (including Amendments) and sourcing carriers/partners for outbound shipments throughout Canada and the US. This position builds and maintain exceptional relationships with various transportation companies with specific focus on securing and managing shipments and costs in the best interests of Anatolia. The Specialist
Transportation will work closely with members of the warehouse, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure the timely customs process for import and export clearance as well as carrier onboarding for outbound shipments to meet commitments to customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Source new freight companies and receive quotes for rate comparisons
Negotiate pricing and terms and manage carrier score cards appropriately to maximize efficiency and optimize costs
Maintain Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable freight rates
Work with carriers on charge backs and solidify approval to do so
Make decisions on routing to maximize efficiency and capacity utilization.
Troubleshoot delivery issues such as no shows, delays
Act as backup to Senior Manager
Transportation with getting rate calculations and other duties as required
Organize special adhoc shipments cost effectively by collecting bids from different carriers to get the best price at the highest service level
Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain Department to achieve timely, effective delivery
Develop and report carrier scorecards; monitor carrier performance and implement necessary corrective actions to improve services towards higher case fill rate
Report expected and actual arrival dates to management
Measure and improve logistics processes to deliver supply chain KPI targets On-Time Delivery %, cost, carrier performance, etc.)
Additional duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Postsecondary education required in Logistics or a related field required
Minimum of 4 to 5 years of relevant experience working in a fact paced logistics or warehousing type of environment with high SKU count
Demonstrated experience working with carriers and managing a variety of load variations pertaining to the import and distribution industry
Proficient with MS Office database systems (specifically Excel) required
Proficiency with SAP is required
Demonstrated ability and capability to work within tight and changing deadlines
Ability to collect, review, organize, interpret, and present logical data and information with effectiveness
High attention to detail, results oriented, and ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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This position also requires:_

Demonstrated experience and ability working with extremely complex information as related to analysis, problem solving, and develop effective solutions
Demonstrated ability to receive nominal direction regarding work responsibilities, discretion and judgement must be exercised in translating broad organizational goals into specific objectives
Demonstrated ability to provide direction regarding somewhat complex work that has general objectives
Demonstrated understanding that work contributions have a direct influence beyond the immediate department and as such duties can result in significant loss time, financial loss and effect the morale of other employees
Demonstrated ability to provide a moderate amount of creative or innovation in carrying out duties. Creative problem solving is encouraged but not integral to the position.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collectively across the organization, customers, suppliers, or others outside the organization.
Capability working with external and internal customers, discovering and comprehending their needs and providing efficient and effective support
Understanding that work efforts will have a moderate effect on the employer brand or public reputation, as such behaviour and communications shall be professional and accurate at all times

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most work is performed in a standard office environment with limited exposure to adverse conditions or health and safety risks
Position requires low level of sustained visual attention, moderate manual dexterity on a regular basis with sitting at length
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Anatolia is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the employment relationship. Anatolia will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to the Company._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

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