Project Coordinator - BC
YOUR ROLE
Provide a complete transportation solutions service to CEVA Canada customers by managing air, ocean, and ground operations, as well as procurement and tenders.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Build and maintain a constructive relationship with customers
- Follow up on orders with various suppliers and communicate updates to the customer
- Verify documentation and ensure compliance with requirements
- Issue required documentation in accordance with instructions and regulations
- Maintain certain reports (internal or external)
- Track shipments to destination and inform customers of any updates or developments
- Invoice according to the rates provided to the customer
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor
- Respond to various quotation requests (from customers and/or overseas partners)
- Provide innovative solutions to customer(s)
- Respond to Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and other bid requests
- Work as part of a team and support colleagues during vacations and absences
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education and Experience:
- College diploma or equivalent level of education
Skills:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in the transportation industry, including at least one year in freight forwarding
Aptitudes:
- Comfortable coordinating FCL, LCL, Breakbulk, RORO, air freight, and ground transportation, including oversized, hazardous, and heavy cargo
- Strong attention to detail
- Creative and proactive thinker with risk management abilities
- Strong focus on safety and compliance
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak both English and French
Personal Attributes:
- Responds quickly and professionally to customer needs
- Ability to read, understand, and complete checklists, forms, and related documentation
- Leadership, integrity, sound judgment, negotiation skills, team spirit, creativity, rigor, organizational skills, autonomy, and excellent communication skills are key competencies sought
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms.