Logistics Coordinator

Rhenus Logistics; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to enhance their supply chain operations. This role involves managing third-party logistics, ensuring effective communication and tracking of shipments, and negotiating competitive rates. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and relevant logistics experience, ready to contribute to the team's success in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Continuous training programs

Strong team culture

Flat hierarchies

Room for innovation

Team events

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in logistics and supply chain with land freight.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing third-party logistics providers and negotiating rates.
• Communicating with agents and clients for shipment updates.
• Preparing and managing status reports for clients.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer-focused

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

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The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics service providers operating worldwide. We offer tailor-made solutions along the entire supply chain for companies from a wide diversity of industries. From multimodal transports to perfect warehousing, from smooth customs clearance to innovative value-added services: We always keep our pulse on the times and are at our customers' side.

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Logistics Coordinator will play a pivotal role in overseeing third-party logistics providers, leveraging negotiation skills to secure competitive rates with land carriers, and ensure seamless tracking of shipments. The Logistics Coordinator understands customers like no other and challenges themselves to improve every day to help make logistics simple.

You will be contributing to that vision by…

• Communicating clearly with agents and clients for smooth information exchange.
• Entering and sending pre-alerts to keep customers and agents informed about shipment departures.
• Preparing, managing, and sending status reports to clients.
• Negotiating rates with carriers to get the best deals.
• Keeping track of shipments with airlines, agents, and truckers for real-time updates.
• Filling in and issuing Bills of Lading (BOL) accurately.
• Updating clients and agents on the status of their shipments regularly.
• Arranging pick-ups from shippers in an organized and timely manner.
• Issuing invoices accurately and on time.
• Handling intents to claim when needed, following the right procedures.
• Keeping track of pending charges and manage financial transactions carefully.
• Approving payables following established financial processes.
• Working with agents and carriers to update and reconcile costs efficiently.
• Dispatching and follow up on Proof of Deliveries (POD's).
• Closing files accurately and on time.
• Keeping the Client status report maintained and updated.
• Solving problems effectively as they arise.
• Performing any other job-related duties assigned with dedication and care.

What skills & experience you will bring to us

• 3 years of experience working within logistics and supply chain, specifically with land freight forwarders.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills, with seamless ability to multitask.
• Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy a must: Strong attention to detail required for documentation and day to day tasks.
• Friendly, helpful attitude with a willingness to support.
• Demonstrates honesty, trustworthiness, and respect.

What You can expect

• Continuous Training: Sharpen your skills and advance your expertise with our professional development programs.
• Great Team: It's truly the people that make the difference - and with us you'll join the best team around.
• Flat Hierarchies: Get straight through to the decision-makers with our streamlined organizational structure.
• Room for Innovation: Turn your ideas into action in an environment that champions creativity and empowers you to lead change.
• Events: From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together.
• Quick Decision Processes: Make things happen faster with streamlined processes that promote efficiency and effectiveness.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Customer Service, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Truck Transportation

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