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- Skill: Supply Chain Coordination
- Skill: Logistique
Job summary
The Import/Consolidation Clerk supports the transportation and import process by coordinating with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, and carriers. They are responsible for managing loading plans, consolidating cargo, and ensuring shipments are processed efficiently within the ERP system.
Job details
Job Summary Reporting to the Senior Manager, Import, the Import/Consolidation Clerk will be responsible to provide support throughout the steps of the transportation and import process.Key Accountabilities Contact overseas suppliers to ensure goods are ready on time; Arrange shipments from overseas in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner, ensuring containers are fully loaded; Maintain daily communication and coordination with suppliers, freight forwarders, and/or carriers to ensure processes are on time and shipments are smooth until dispatched; Validate loading plans from vendors; consolidate vendor consolidated cargo (LCL) into containers; Revise loading plans after containers are loaded; Follow up late shipments and delayed orders; rush items including Seasonal and Low Stock items; Check for empty space in containers and hold vendors accountable according to company rules; Verify the dimensions of shipping marks with the vendors; Input data into ERP system (SAP); and Perform other duties as assigned to support the team. Job Requirements College Diploma (AEC) in Transportation, Logistics or in a similar field; One (1) to two (2) years of experience in an import/export or logistics role; Good analytical skills combined with a keen attention to detail; Strong problem-solving skills; Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with high volume; Knowledge of MS Office is required with proven Excel ability; and Knowledge of SAP, an asset. We thank all interested applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our recruitment team.
What you’ll do
The Import/Consolidation Clerk supports the transportation and import process by coordinating with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, and carriers. They are responsible for managing loading plans, consolidating cargo, and ensuring shipments are processed efficiently within the ERP system.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a College Diploma in Transportation, Logistics, or a related field and possess one to two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, is required, while experience with SAP is considered an asset.
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Microsoft Excel · Preferred
- Logistics · Preferred
- Microsoft Office · Preferred
- Data entry · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Import/Export
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Supply Chain Coordination
- SAP
- ERP Systems
- Data Entry
- Vendor Management
- Freight Forwarding
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Container Loading Planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- SAP Applications
- Coordinating
- Consolidation
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Administrative
- Consolidations Manager
- Cargo Coordinator / Freight Forwarder
- Transport Clerks
- Cargo and Freight Agents