Logistics Planner (Full Time)

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics
DSV encourages inclusivity and are committed to diversity in the workplace while welcoming applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We work with candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Logistics Coordinator
Time Type: Full Time

Salary starting at $57,000, plus eligible benefits, in accordance with experience and internal equity
This posting is for an existing vacancy and not intended to create a talent pipeline

Logistics Coordinator primary role is to handle all day-to-day operational elements of our customer’s needs. Seeks out the best methods to move the freight based on customer requirements. Performs all necessary Import, Export and Domestic Transportation activities. Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Transportation Department. Committed to achieving Transportation targets in a timely fashion while focusing on continuous improvement.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Analyze booking information from customer to determine and verify the service requirements, verify the appropriate routes, border crossing points and rates and enter the information in the system.

• Co-ordinates the flow of inbound and outbound freight while staying abreast of daily priorities and weekly transportation targets.• Ensuring all account correspondence maintained up to date, ensuring appropriate electronic copies are uploaded along with milestones.
• Dispatch shipments - Communicate with carriers to monitor freight movement
• Update our transportation management system and customer websites of real time load locations
• Identify problems proactively and develop creative and efficient solutions
• Ability to prioritize loads based on importance and delivery date
• Communicate any modifications to Account Manager to update clients
• Build strong relationships with the carriers assigned through communication and ongoing monitoring of on time performance.
• Complete performance reports for all carrier related issues in a timely manner. Working knowledge of transportation cargo claims, transportation laws and risk management
• Keep the Operations Team and Account Manager updated on significant issues.
• Maintaining the integrity of shared work files on network system shared programs

• Quality, Health & Safety:

• Perform assigned tasks to support DSV meets its objectives and targets regarding quality, health, safety and environment and follow all requirements as set out in the DSV Quality Health Safety Environment policy.
• Staff are required to ensure that their day-to-day activities embrace sustainability, Health and safety therefore reducing the impact upon the environment, supporting the communities we work in and reducing incidents in the workplace.

Minimum 1-2 years in transportation/logistics/distribution

• College Diploma / University Degree in Business, Logistics, or International Trade preferable
• CIFFA certificate, an asset• Dangerous Goods Certification, an asset

Service oriented and able to resolve customer grievances

• Strong interpersonal skills, building professional relationships internally and externally
• Language and Computer Skills
• Proficient in both English and French languages
• Microsoft Office suite
• Working knowledge of transportation management software i.e., would be an asset.

Physical Demands • Prolonged periods sitting and standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Regular working hours apply for this position, at times, working beyond these hours may be required by business needs.

DSV – Global transport and logistics
As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.
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