Logistics Coordinator

Job Code: #4975
Job Type: Contract
Location: Prince George

Excel Personnel has been retained by our client to recruit their next Logistics Coordinator in Prince George, BC.

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POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing daily inbound and outbound shipping functions, creating accurate shipping documents, and maintaining records of all products shipped and received. Schedules freight for inbound and outbound shipments, direct contact with customers for freight notification and coordination. Information collection, tracking and data entry to support production, sales and accounting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize SAP, s4Hana and TMS in the day-to-day transactions.
• Manages incoming/outgoing trucks and rail cars as required, including couriers, visitors, contractor’s parts/supplies deliveries, etc.
• Facilitate accurate inventory and bill of lading transactions.
• Daily walk around the yard to verify railcar numbers and missing car sets to avoid demurrage charges.
• Prepares shipments documents for inventory transfer to other facilities across Canada and the U.S.
• Physically verifies outbound product against bill of lading for accuracy of documentation and upload to Vector App.
• Approves and disputes invoices as required and provides reference to Accounts Payable department to clear freight accruals.
• Assigns carriers to shipments, follows up on deliveries and monitors carrier performance.
• Collaborates with sales, operations, and transportation team to optimize efficiency.
• Order file tracking, drawing attention to orders that might fall late, as it relates to shipping constraints. Notifies plant manager and regional sales manager as required.
• Ensures all orders are prepared and shipped as customer requested, notifying the regional sales manager of any potential delays in shipment.
• Addresses all customer questions and requests related to deliveries and bill of lading.
• Resolve issues related to service deliveries, claims, directions, driver paperwork.
• Performs the work safely according to applicable codes, standards and to Our Client’s health and safety program.
• Provides transportation cost quotes as needed for new business.
• Works with transportation management team to expand carrier base as business needs require.
• Optimize loads with available equipment.
• Ensures inventory to storage locations and stock transfers is accurate re: SAP.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Grade 12 or equivalent.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license; Clean driver’s abstract.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

1 - of 3 years of related experience. REMUNERATION:

Excellent wage and benefits package for the right candidate.

Preference will be given to candidates who are able to present a valid vaccination card.

If you are not qualified to work in Canada yet, please reapply when you have your work visa or social insurance number in hand.

To APPLY submit your resume in Word Format at www.excel.bc.ca under opportunities and hit the Apply Now Button and upload your resume directly to the job http://excel.bc.ca/opportunities/job/4975 so our recruiters can view your interest. Contact Beverley Proteau 250-596-3683 or email: talent@excel.bc.ca

Excel Personnel has been hiring Great People for Exceptional Companies since 1992 in Northern, Central and Southern BC.

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