Truck Logistics Coordinator

Bunge•Regina, SK

13d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Improve Bunge’s outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront, and proactively gaining insight into global strategy.
Collaborate, communicate effectively, and take initiative to continually develop professionally.
Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work during periods of challenge or change.
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

Shift work may be required.
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.