Logistics Coordinator

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for providing support in all areas of freight scheduling, creation and submission of shipment documentation and updates to shipment logs. This role will be responsible for ensuring seamless delivery of all inbound/outbound shipments, including cross border shipments and customs clearance. Monthly monitoring, review and tracking of all freight related charges and quoting is required for submission to management.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support in all areas of freight scheduling.
• Inbound from globally sourced vendors.
• Outbound to internal and external customers and third-party storage facilities.
• Customs and Regulatory document control.
• Ensure compliance with import & export documentation prepared by IMT and our vendors and customers.
• Determine shipping requirements by coordinating with relevant functional areas, i.e. Quality, Engineering, Sales, Production, and Shipping
• Coordinate and collect any special receiving instructions/equipment requirements for inbound/outbound shipments.
• Collect, organize, and retain historical bid/actual data for all freight quoted and shipped for customers.
• Responsible for request for quote process and selecting carrier(s).  Coordinate with multiple carriers, as appropriate.
• Analyze and validate freight invoices are complete and accurate.
• Measure functional metrics to evaluate and improve the overall process.
• Ensure IMT has, and maintains, visibility of all freight charges (i.e. freight, permits, detention, etc)
• Negotiate freight rates.
• Manage any claims that result from damage, delays or charges related to the transportation of shipments.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all departments, suppliers, subcontractors and freight forwarders.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties. 
• Ensure Tariff codes are updated in MRP/ERP and used for all cross-border shipping.
• Prepare monthly reports to submit to management and identify cost saving opportunities

• Post Secondary Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent. CCS preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related logistics experience with cross border shipments and 3+ year’s experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of cross border shipments and experience working to directly resolve challenges presented during border crossings.
• Working knowledge of ACE and CERS portals.
• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Advanced MS Excel skills are essential, with a requirement to create detailed spreadsheets for presentation to management.
• Strong understanding of inventory, and warehousing processes.
• Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• High-level attention to detail and accuracy oriented.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional task management abilities.
• Growth mindset, goal oriented and focused on continuous improvement and cost savings
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proactive, with the ability to work with limited guidance.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as required, based on business needs.
• Knowledge of tariff classification(s)
• Knowledge of CUSMA and certification of goods
• Knowledge of freight code/NMFC and class for LTL(s)
• Knowledge of Defense industry considered an asset.