Project Freight Coordinator

About us

Founded in 1984, OEC Group’s global network brings forth optimal logistics intelligence, performance-driven and cost-effective strategies, keeping us on the cutting edge of the logistics industry.

About the role

Reporting to the Ocean Import Manager, the Freight Coordinator will juggle a variety of tasks and have a strong attention to detail to perform their jobs effectively. If you are experienced in routing incoming and outgoing communication regarding freight shipments and transportation needs, this job is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, checking, and monitoring documentation of all project freight
• Track and trace Air, Sea and trucking shipments online and with timely follow up with overseas partners and all related stakeholders and update systems accordingly
• Preparing SLAs and follow up with overseas clients regarding KPIs compliance
• Communicate efficiently with all Stakeholders and ensure proper follow-up on shipments
• Conformity verification and proper management of shipments statuses and documentation all through the shipment cycle (from pre-booking to final delivery)
• Building and maintaining good relations with overseas partners, customers, co-workers, and management
• Monitor and respond promptly to all and specific incoming communications (clients and other business partners-domestic and overseas)
• Timely and accurate billing
• Provide assistance when needed to improve products and services
• Other tasks and duties assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor

Role Requirements:

· International Freight Forwarding industry: 2 years (preferred)

· Project freight: 2 years (preferred)

· Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Project freight with an emphasis on trucking, ocean and air freight operations, within an international freight forwarding or project logistics organization

• Good knowledge of international freight forwarding industry and regulations
• Strong analytical, time management and customer service skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to set priorities and organize workload assigned in an efficient manner
• Strong skill in excel, and other MS Office applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment
• Strong communication skills in English and in French, verbal and written
• Availability to work on occasion outside of working hours and on weekends
• Must have a driver’s license to visit multiple sites

· Dealing with heavy haul and oversized cargo

· MTQ and MTO (Minister of transport Que and Ont)

· Required permits for projects, timelines in obtaining

· Dealing with Surveyors

· Transportation knowledge, flat desks, step deck, conestoga, open tops etc..

Company Perks:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you in the Montreal, QC area?

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (preferred)
• International Freight Forwarding industry: 2 years (preferred)
• Project freight: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)
• French (preferred)

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