The Little Potato Company Looking for Transportation Coordinator at Edmonton, AB Full Time

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the daily coordination of movements for finished goods, purchased inventory and raw goods throughout the network utilizing land, air, ocean and rail movements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and send carrier confirmations and BOL for assigned carriers.
• Coordinate freight movements for sourcing and procurement (purchased goods).
• Create export documentation for cross-border shipments.
• Assist with CHEP pallet movements to plants and warehouses.
• Track and trace shipments across North American network.
• Manage order revisions from customer service team.
• Appointment follow-up with carrier and customer.
• Update ERP system with freight rates and accessorial costs on shipments.
• Work with plant and offsite facilities to prevent overweight shipments and shipping issues.
• Collaborate with staff, other departments, senior management, and decision makers to share information, problem solve, and to clarify problems and solutions.
• Consult with, and participate in, business development and continuous improvement projects as required.
• Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports.
• Rotating afterhours responsibilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in a cross functional role within supply chain with a small to medium sized company.
• Customs-related work experience considered an asset.
• Post-secondary Education relating to Business/Logistics/Inventory Management considered an asset.
• Proficient with Excel.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to function in a time sensitive environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time