High Liner Foods

Logistics Coordinator

6 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationHalifax/Nova Scotia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: LOGIS003389

      The Domestic Logistics Coordinator (DLC) is a crucial operations execution role within High Liner Foods, dedicated exclusively to North American transportation. The DLC is responsible for tactical management and decision-making within High Liner Foods' supply chain to ensure efficient and cost-effective transportation execution.

      RESPONSIBILITIES

      Provide comprehensive logistics services to optimize service and cost, including:

      • Build and plan customer loads
      • Select and tender loads to carriers while adhering to routing guide compliance
      • Prioritize appointment scheduling requirements
      • Understand customer compliance requirements and communicate all necessary information to carriers to avoid fines/fees
      • Successfully plan multi-stop loads and optimize truck utilization
      • Adhere to freight budget
      • Track load execution against relevant milestones
      • Obtain status updates or documents from carriers
      • Identify risks to successful execution and recommend solutions
      • Inform relevant stakeholders of status updates
      • Review and decide on next steps for freight payment discrepancies or accessorial fees
      • Utilize, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)
      • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend improvements
      • Evaluate decisions impacting freight costs for High Liner Foods
      • Develop and maintain successful relationships with carriers/brokers
      • Participate in on-call support rotation or holiday coverage plans as required by account assignment
      • Perform other tasks and activities as assigned

      QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

      • Bachelor's Degree (Supply Chain Management or related field) or 5+ years of relevant experience considered and asset.
      • Experience with supply chain software (BluJay/E2 Open TMS and JD are considered assets)
      • Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
      • Professional carrier-facing experience is highly preferred
      • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others without hierarchical power
      • Proven problem-solving abilities and competency in presenting recommendations
      • Transportation management experience (TL, LTL, and/or IM)

      What's in it for you?

      Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

      • Competitive Salary
      • Heath, dental & vision coverage
      • Pay for performance incentives
      • Employee & Family assistance programs
      • Wellness Programs
      • Retirement Planning
      • Supplemental Parental Leaves
      • Disability Support
      • Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
      • Volunteer hours
      • Learning and mentorship opportunities
      • Safety focused work environment

      To learn more please visit our career/LinkedIn/Indeed page

      Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.

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  • About the company

      High Liner Foods is a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen fish and seafood.