Sr. Freight Forwarding Coordinator

Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics!

Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and ready to make a difference behind the scenes? We are currently seeking a Senior Freight Forwarding Coordinator to support our growing team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in international logistics and supply chain management.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Pay Range: starting from $27.19/hour

CJ Logistics provides integrated supply chain services for customers around the world, maximizing customer value through continuous improvement and innovation. Aspiring to be The Global SCM Innovator, we deliver integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land.

• Build up a strong FF/TM operation team which requires supervision of team members in BC
• Directly report to Freight Forwarding manager and update financial status every week
• Resolve issues related to customer inquiries, data input and general customer service related to shipping, tracking & tracing.
• Investigate and plan the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the perishable or hazardous nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security.
• Arrange appropriate packing, taking into account climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods and cost, and the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination.
• Develop and expand freight forwarding partners (e.g. transportation company, customs brokers) as well as manage the services and performance of vendors, third party providers, and other relationships in BC.
• Oversee the preparation of Customs documentation, including but not limited to invoices, bills of lading, shipping statements, receipts, to ensure accurate and complete documents are prepared within designated time frames.
• Liaise with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements.
• Arrange insurance and assist the client in the event of a claim.
• Consistently oversee the freight from origination to destination and take responsibility for any occurrences while solving them both constructively and timely.
• Dispatch freight, update orders and load screens while also properly closing orders timely through our carrier system.
• Deliver clear expectations in regards to the role and direction of the team, promote and instill a positive work environment that is challenging and engaging.
• Periodically conduct training to the existing and new employees.
• Proactively address concerns, conflicts, and interactions with team members.

• Complete freight forwarding or transportation diploma/degree program in Canada.
• +4 years of experience in transportation management, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, or warehousing and distribution services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and team environment.

• Competitive Compensation Package.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Enjoy full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and so much more!
• Exciting Growth Opportunities - Be part of a company that’s on the rise, with a proven track record of success and plenty of room for advancement.
• Collaborative Environment - Your ideas and feedback are always welcome.
• High-Performance Culture - We embrace a growth mindset and continuous improvement - come be a part of it!

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box.

So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

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