Project Logistics Coordinator

POSITION PROFILE

A Project Logistics Coordinator is a professional who, along with their colleagues, oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of various shipment types including the process from production to the end-user. They are responsible for coordinating all parties in the logistics chain to ensure shipments are handled efficiently, safely, within regulations, and to customers satisfaction.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are seeking a Project Logistics Coordinator to join our team and oversee customers daily shipment activities as part of projects. As a successful candidate, you will demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply proactive and continuing solutions to our customer’s diverse supply chain needs and processes. You would also demonstrate being at ease working various transportation scenarios in a demanding, fast paced environment that is enthusiastically devoted to customer satisfaction.

Your sense of urgency, mission mindset, attention to detail and strategic planning skills will be crucial in ensuring that your actions are meeting the needs of our customers. Today, our global footprint encompasses over 260 locations around the world. Driven by our innovative corporate culture, we continually raise the bar to greater performance heights, creating successful partnerships and winning customer loyalty.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A Project Logistics Coordinator is responsible for a selection of shipments and plans, oversees, and takes corrective actions as needed through the lifecycle of the shipment. Project Logistics Coordinators are also responsible for ensuring proper and accurate cost and revenue controls for their shipment portfolio. They monitor transportation costs, maintain records, and ensure compliance with shipping regulations. You will manage all shipments assigned to you including policies, procedures, objectives, and performance. Project Logistics Coordinators will also collaborate with their colleagues, leadership, and various other departments keeping information up to date, raising any flags as risks are discovered, and keeping required parties in the know regarding their shipments.

SAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Plan and oversee project shipments and other shipments from production to the end-user.
• Proactively plan and intervene with options to meet customer expectations.
• Verification of documentation per internal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with customers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Manage and respond to communication related to shipments with various internal and external parties.
• Manage vendor invoices and approvals for accuracy in a timely manner.
• Promote OEC’s corporate culture and customer service philosophy.
• Build and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Continuously educate and improve skills related to shipment handling.
• Assist in the implementation and ongoing improvement of internal systems and processes in order to meet market and customer service requirements.
• Handling of other tasks as assigned by leadership from time to time.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Understands and continuously works towards maintaining an environment of collaboration and teamwork.
• Have a keen desire to identify areas of improvement in company processes to deliver internal and external value.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Be accountable for deficiencies and errors and invest in necessary efforts to improve.
• Certificates or degrees in relevant fields are considered an asset.
• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication.

COMPANY PROFILE

Founded in 1984, OEC Group expanded throughout Canada and rapidly emerged as a leader in the transportation and logistics industry. We built our reputation and business, one delivery at a time, by consistently providing the high quality service our clients need to operate efficient and cost-effective supply chains. Today, our global footprint encompasses over 260 locations around the world. Driven by our innovative corporate culture, we continually raise the bar to greater performance heights, creating successful partnerships and winning customer loyalty.