ocean freight coordinator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Freight forwarding

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Perform general office duties
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Provide customer service
• Arrange training for staff
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Database
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• 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
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Analytical
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan