Anatolia Tile & Stone is a leading importer and distributor of premium ceramic and stone tile and is a major supplier to some of the largest distributors throughout the United States and Canada. Celebrating over 23 years in business, Anatolia Tile & Stone is a privately-owned Canadian corporation that is growing rapidly on a global scale. Our most recent expansion has led to a new 400,000 sq ft distribution center in Savannah, GA, minutes from the Port and in a brand new industrial complex. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Transportation Coordinator to join our growing US Team.

POSITION SCOPE:

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for routing incoming and outgoing freight shipments and transportation needs for our new Savannah, Georgia location. This position will be the liaison between the Company and the Port Authority and will support the Supply Chain Transportation team that is based out of head office as necessary. The Transportation Coordinator will process shipping and receiving reports, filing freight and transportation documentation, and helping to source documentation needed to expedite inbound and outbound shipments.

CORE DUTIES:

Maintains delivery schedules and tracks deliveries specific to the Savannah location to ensure deliveries are met per communicated schedules

Serves as a liaison with the Port Authority for all inbound shipping containers and truck carriers to schedule TL (truck loads) and LTL (less than truck loads) shipments to the Savannah facility

Coordinates inbound shipments from sub-contractors and any return of goods from our customers

Re-confirms scheduled pickup with carriers to ensure shipments are being picked up accordingly

Updates scheduled pickup and delivery information into Anatolia’s tracking system and adjusts AP/AR rates in the system as necessary

Helps to source new freight companies and receive quotes for rate comparisons ensuring the most competitive prices and terms are negotiated and reached

Manages carrier score cards proactively to maximize efficiencies and optimize costs

Works collaboratively with carriers on charge backs and solidifies approvals proactively

From time to time coordinates light weight ground courier shipments

Regularly performs data mining activities and information analysis as required

Responsible for maintaining databases, KPIs and creating reports and/or scorecards

Assists with special projects and perform other duties as assigned

This position also requires:

Demonstrated experience and ability working with relatively complex information as related to analysis, problem solving, and develop effective solutions

Demonstrated ability to receive nominal direction regarding work responsibilities, discretion and judgement must be exercised in translating broad organizational goals into specific objectives

Demonstrated ability to provide direction regarding somewhat complex work that has general objectives

Demonstrated understanding that work contributions have a direct influence beyond the immediate department and as such duties can result in significant loss time, financial loss and effect the morale of other employees

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collectively across the organization, customers, suppliers, or others outside the organization.

Capability working with external and internal customers, discovering and comprehending their needs and providing efficient and effective support

Understanding that work efforts will have a moderate effect on the employer brand or public reputation, as such behaviour and communications shall be professional and accurate at all times

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary education required in Logistics or a related field required

Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience working in a fact paced logistics or warehousing type of environment with high SKU count

Demonstrated experience working with carriers and Ports, and managing a variety of load variations pertaining to the import and distribution industry

Proficient with MS Office database systems (specifically Excel) required

Proficiency with SAP is required

Demonstrated ability and capability to work within tight and changing deadlines

Ability to collect, review, organize, interpret, and present logical data and information with effectiveness

High attention to detail, results oriented, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most work is performed in a standard office environment with limited exposure to adverse conditions or health and safety risks

Position requires moderate level of sustained visual attention, moderate manual dexterity on a regular basis with sitting at length

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Anatolia Tile Stone is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the employment relationship. Anatolia Tile Stone will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to the Company.