Ocean Freight Coordinator

Work setting

• Freight forwarding

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Prepare and submit reports
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Create, investigate, track and complete work orders
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Provide customer service
• Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Outlook
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Analytical
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program