Agent transport routier/ Transcon Agent

Expeditors; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Montreal is seeking a professional to manage freight processes, ensuring timely data entry and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and be fluent in both English and French. This position offers excellent benefits including paid vacation and a health plan.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

RRSP Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Qualifications

• Basic local regulatory knowledge for compliance.
• Global Logistics Industry knowledge.
• Hazardous materials certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
• Track and Trace TRANSCON Files and reporting.
• Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance.
• Network communications, timely responses to emails and requests.

Skills

Pro-active, strong organizational skills

Fluent in English and French

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

6 months to 1 year related experience

Job description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

Organic Growth – Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Trace TRANSCON Files and reporting
• Use export TRANSCON Workflow on daily basis
• Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing.
• Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicable
• Interact with our customers in arranging their TRANSCON shipments, meeting customer service standards.
• Contribute to maintain good relationships with suppliers
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.
• Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures in place and updated in the DLSOPs
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures
• Network communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.
• Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Expeditors’ Company Policies and Procedures
• Basic local regulatory knowledge for compliance
• Global Logistics Industry knowledge
• Hazardous materials certification (preferred)

Skills:

• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Fluent in English and French
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.

Behaviours:

• Positive and willing to help attitude

Training Requirements:

• Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year, including as needed management/leadership training

Education and Experience:

• 6 months to 1 year related experience

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• RRSP Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

Expeditors Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) within our recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process please contact Employee Relations at [e-mail].