Overview:
KELK Canada (Vishay Precision Group ULC) is a major worldwide supplier of force sensors and advanced opto-electronic instrumentation. In business for almost 70 years, we are acknowledged by our metals industry customers to be a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of innovative, high quality and industrial instrumentation.
KELK VPG has facilities, operations spread around the globe, and there is one consistent thread that ties everything together and ensures our continued success: Our People.
We are looking for a motivated Logistics Coordinator to join our team!
Responsibilities:
Reports directly to the Logistics Supervisor. Ensures that all incoming and outgoing shipment orders have the proper control documentation for customs and are transported in a suitable, economic and expeditious way.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions
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Prepares Shipment Log and tracks shipment status on a regular basis, working with production and sales department
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Manage carrier portfolio, develop relationships and operational understanding, match preferred carriers with freight, and work with carriers as determined by the company
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Prepares and submits proper documentation for bank presentation for export letters of credit and cash against documents. Submits invoices for progress payments on jobs where instructed and requested.
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Proactively communicate pertinent shipment details to/from motor carriers, and internal team.
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Resolve issues respective to customer inquiries, data input and general customer service related to tracking & tracing
Other Principal Responsibilities / Accountabilities
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Coordinates tagging, labelling, marking and other special shipping instructions as required.
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Coordinates with sales department to ensure that information regarding shipments is properly gathered and organized for regular reporting.
Requirements:
- College Degree in Business or a related field of study.
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Knowledge of INCOTERM (eg DDP, CIP, EXW ) due to complexity of shipping requirements
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Knowledge of export letters of credit, bank guarantees, sight drafts and financial instruments used in international business would be beneficial.
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Preferred 1-2 years of freight brokerage/dispatching experience
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Excellent communication and ability to prioritize tasks, working with changing customer shipping schedules and production team.
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Strong attention to detail and enjoy working in a closely structured working environment.
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Knowledge and experience with ERP and TMS systems is an asset.
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Good computer skill (Excel, Microsoft suites, ERP and TMS Systems, etc.) is essential.
Region:
North America
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package
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Extended health and life insurance
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Extended vision and dental
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Company matching RRSP.
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Paid vacation
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Good team environment and great company culture
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On-site parking
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All PPE provided by company.
