Sea Logistics Drayage Solutions Import Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking a Drayage Solutions Coordinator in Mississauga to manage deliveries, ensure compliance with regulations, and enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a background in logistics with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive benefits package and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Training programs

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in similar role in freight forwarding.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments as operations increase.
• Experience in establishing efficient transportation plans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming delivery orders.
• Assign and dispatch shipments to approved truckers.
• Liaise with steamship lines and trucking terminals to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Strong understanding of international transportation

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

A drayage solutions coordinator plays a pivotal role in the supply chain, This includes managing deliveries with trucking companies, handling data entry, and preparing necessary documentation while collaborating with the Operational Customer Care team to meet requirements. Ensuring compliance with sea transport regulations and national protocols, they also build and maintain relationships with key carriers and vendors

This is Hybrid Role

How you create impact

• Monitor all incoming delivery orders from OCC Import, Kuehne+Nagel Customs, other relevant departments and direct customers.

• Efficiently assign and dispatch shipments to approved truckers in a timely manner.

• Perform daily tracking and tracing activities at all port or rail terminals to ensure smooth movement of FCL containers.

• Verify container pickup numbers, terminal locations, and empty return details as needed.

• Liaise with steamship lines, CN/CP Rail, port terminals, and trucking terminals to resolve any operational issues.

• Maintain positive relationships with trucking carriers on a partnership basis to facilitate smooth operations.

• Monitors and updates daily statuses entry to ensure that department KPI are meet

• Assure all cost and revenue charges are entered on the operational system and communicated to internal/ external customers within the day as per internal agreements.

• Communicate promptly with OCC imports colleagues and customers regarding container cycles, costs, and any other relevant information

• Ensure that all GXP training is completed and that pharmaceutical shipments are handled based on GXP requirements and compliance

• Coordinating reefer containers with the approved GXP vendors for pharma grade reefer container availability/release

• Temperature setting accuracy for reefer containers / Temperature Control Sheet

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred

• 1+ years of experience in similar role from freight forwarding industry is needed

• Strong understanding of international transportation and Sea Logistics Operations

• Proficent in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other relevant applications and logistics software

• Comfortable working in fast paced environment and as per the Volumes increase in operations

• Experience in establishing efficient transportation plans that consider time, budget, and business objectives

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-RT1

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [e-mail] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.