Truck Logistics Coordinator

Viterra • Regina, SK

9d

About The Position

The Truck Logistics Coordinator is responsible for transportation logistics and maximizing freight arbitrage, ensuring commodities move in a timely manner to meet contractual obligations and customer needs. Bunge and Viterra have now combined to become one company. Our ~37,000 employees – the driving force behind our success – are dedicated to one purpose: connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a newly combined company, we are guided by our shared values in all that we do: We are one team. We lead the way. We do what’s right. We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world.

Requirements

• Minimum of two to three (2–3) years of experience in grain handling and inventory management.
• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple loads simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with carriers and transportation companies is an asset.
• Knowledge of, or experience with, hopper trucks and vans is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate dispatching and scheduling of shipments; book all shipments within contract periods as defined by sales contract terms.
• Participate in forward booking of freight, as required, to secure cost-effective transportation of commodities.
• Monitor freight risk based on mutually agreed-upon costs with merchandisers.
• Ensure carriers comply with company policies and practices.
• Analyze freight variance reports to maximize freight arbitrage and manage costs; assist in managing shippable stock inventories and initiating transportation plans for maximum efficiency.
• Direct loads to the most profitable destinations based on freight information in sales contracts.
• Communicate and investigate discrepancies in freight invoices; ensure timely receipt of unload information from carriers, including daily tracking.
• Identify trends and anomalies and take corrective action on logistics plans as required.
• Assist in negotiating smaller freight contracts and rates for timely and cost-effective movement.
• Tender shipments to buyers or brokers, as required.
• Communicate with all stakeholders—including end-use customers, employees, and producers—to ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
• Prepare information for month-end and year-end reporting, as required.
• Monitor international shipments for various commodities and liaise with customs brokers as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for learning alongside high-performing colleagues
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Short-Term Incentive Plan with additional earning potential through an annual bonus
• Future security through a Retirement Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED