Transportation Coordinator - Mississauga, Canada - Metro Supply Chain

Metro Supply Chain

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

JOIN OUR TEAM

Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner for some of the world's fastest growing and most recognizable organizations.

We advance our customers' business through innovative, real-world solutions within a culture that supports our communities, protects our environment, and enables our team to thrive.

Managing 14 million square feet in 98 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 6,000, it is the largest privately-owned supply chain solutions company based in Canada.

JOB SUMMARY

The Transportation Coordinator will work to arrange the pick-up and delivery of client orders for both inbound, outbound and point to point shipments.

The Transportation Coordinator will arrange the transport of shipments potentially for multiple clients and will be working in a fast-paced environment, which includes daily scheduling and handling multiple shipments, communicating with various carriers and shipping/receiving locations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the timely pick up and delivery of client shipments
Maintain delivery schedules and track deliveries to ensure deliveries are met based on the clients requested arrival date (RAD) or set appointment times.
Update and provide tracking information to customers as well as to internal managers
Communicate with warehouse operations and customer service to obtain order status information and coordinate and prioritize shipments
Suggest mode changes to the client for shipments that are in jeopardy of missing RAD
Work with Transport administration to determine the cost impact of changing to an expedited mode
Support the compilation of reporting and KPI information
Some afternoon and weekend coverage may be required as backup / coverage of team members

EDUCATION:

Completion of High School and preferably a College Diploma with at least two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE:

2 to 4 years of experience working in an administrative and operational functions in a transportation role

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Customer Centricity
Fostering Culture
Collaboration
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Managing Through Change
Developing Self & Others
Planning & Results Orientation
Communication
Always Improving Mindset
Business & Financial Savy

Why Join Us

Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Life and disability insurance
Wellness programs to support your family's wellbeing
A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
Company team wear allowance
Employee Appreciation Day
Company sponsored social events
Community volunteering

Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team.