Transport Coordinator

at  VegPro International

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for the operational management of transport partners
• Collaborate with internal teams and act as an expert consultant for transportation and customs services
• Determine the optimal route plan and implement it with carriers based on customer requirements
• Coordinate the movement of raw materials as well as finished products ready for sale
• Coordinate the movement of machinery and/or dry goods as needed
• Manage shipment tracking and changes that impact the delivery date with clients and/or various carriers
• Handle carrier claims according to commercial agreements
• Manage operational corrective and preventive actions
• Keep the delivery schedule for clients up to date and communicate it to the carrier(s)
• Provide emergency support after office hours if necessary
• Responsible for approving service invoices
• Provide internal/external customer service as needed
• Be available to respond to calls outside of office hours

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS SOUGHT

• Training in transportation or any other relevant field
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in land transportation. Experience in the agri-food industry or manufacturing sector is an asset
• Experience with Canadian and/or American customs procedures is a major asset
• Proficiency in spoken and written French and English, in order to communicate easily with our two other plants in Florida and British Columbia, and ensure smooth communication with our external clients as well as our transport and customs partners
• Demonstrate proactivity, resourcefulness, initiative, and autonomy
• Maintain a calm and positive attitude, always focused on constructive solutions
• Possess strong team spirit
• Be open to change
• Have some ease with technology

Please refer the Job description for details