Manitoulin Group of Companies Looking for Logistics Coordinator at Stony Mountain, MB Full Time

Manitoulin Logistics is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Winnipeg, MB to assist with all customer requests for Freight movement with a focus on managing, facilitating, and following time sensitive orders. This position requires negotiation skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to adapt to change daily. It is a very fast paced environment that changes daily in accordance to workload and volume. This would be Remote to start, then will be on site at the terminal when safe to do so.

Job Description

In this position, the successful candidate will:
Improve and our approved carrier database.

Obtain rate quotes from transportation resources.

Negotiate rates with carriers and other vendors.

Create tenders to process transactions, Dispatch and ensure on time pickup and delivery of each order.

Work with CSR to ensure customers are up to date with their shipments.

Communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication with all vendors, customers, and internal resources.

Provide sales team with regular updates on shipments.

Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality and Productivity

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Accurately inputs information into and retrieves from the computer. Quickly learns and achieves proficiency in new software applications as needed.

Excellent negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization.

Utilizes a variety of interpersonal styles and communication methods to effectively adapt to new work structures, processes, or cultures.

Displays time management skills in relation to day-to-day duties.

Demonstrates follow-up s kills on any issues and requests from customers or sales team.

Provides timely and professional support to all internal/external customers and vendors.

Knowledge

Identifies and resolves problems on a day-to-day basis.

Knowledge in dry van, reefer, flatbed, and specialized freight transportation

Demonstrates attention to detail when dealing with specific freight requirements.

Strong aptitude for understanding and analyzing large amounts of data from multiple sources.

Knowledge of Windows a applications and Microsoft Office programs such as MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Communicates effectively in relation to the transportation industry.

Initiative/Leadership

Identifies opportunities to increase accuracy and optimize resources and develops, recommends, and implements solutions.

Prioritizes regular workload, special tasks, and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within an established time frame.

Self-motivated and seeks out new assignments when finished with his/her own responsibilities.

Identifies and fixes errors while motivating and helping others to improve their performance.

Teamwork

Works with minimal supervision and within a Team Environment.

Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative work relationships both internally and externally.

Seeks out to assist team members with any outstanding work after his/her responsibilities have been completed.

Trustworthiness

Required to occasionally work extended hours including weekends (Split out weekly among team)

Performs day to day duties and goes above and goes above and beyond without supervision.

Punctual while providing regular notice for absences and leaves.

Additional Information

What do we offer to you?

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Profit Sharing Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Please submit your application with your resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.