Transportation Logistics Coordinator - Richmond, Canada - ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc

ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc

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Richmond, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc. is looking for an experienced Transportation Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Richmond, BC.

Position Type**:

Permanent Full-Time

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or as per operational needs

Location:
Richmond, BC

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience

About ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc:

ContainerWorld located in Richmond, British Columbia is a premier logistics provider for the beverage industry; privately owned company with approximately 550 employees throughout its ten BC facilities.

ContainerWorld also operates in Ontario.

Position Overview:

Working mainly independently with guidance from the Logistics and Supply Chain Supervisor and Manager as required, coordinates freight movements from docks/ CWFS to CWFS / other off-site warehouses in order to receive goods for clearance for the Provincial liquor boards, as well as the handling of all customs documentation for movement of freight.

Is responsible for efficiency and effectiveness of own work and has considerable impact on efficient operations of own area and some other areas/departments.

Most of the impact is short to mid-term.

Main Responsibilities:

Monitors, traces and updates all ETA's ETD's related to ocean containers and truck shipments, adjusting delays as required and advising internal and external sources accordingly.
Coordinates off dock trucking services for drayage, prepull, delivery of deramped/discharged containers and transfers to and between Canadian provinces in coordination with rail terminals, trucking companies.
Compiles weekly reports with accurate information on inbound receiving and outbound forecast, and coordinates with receiving and shipping office for purpose of manpower and resource planning.
Is fully knowledgeable on complete process of import customs clearance. Monitors and resolves clearances issues in coordination with the compliance team to ensure federal and provincial compliance
Adhere to company standard KPIs. Also helps in minimizing equipment penalties and charges in coordination with department manager.
Assists in maintaining/updating standard operation procedures (SOPs) in coordination with department manager.

Required Competencies:

Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service
Independently identifies and analyses readily available facts
Some creative problem solving is required to execute assigned work
Provides input on priorities and policies directly affecting their role
Attention to detail, excellent numerical and analytical skills
Advance computer skills, such as MS Excel and Word.
Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management System), FFS (Freight Forwarding Services) will be considered an asset
Customs and dispatch knowledge and/or experience is preferred
Familiarity with CBSA regulations & guidelines
Superior verbal and written communication skills
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted_