Anatolia is a leading global Brand, manufacturer, importer and distributor of wall and flooring products to some of the largest Retailers and Distributors throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. Based in Toronto, Anatolia is a privately owned 100% Canadian corporation that is not only one of the largest players within the industry, but also continues to grow rapidly year after year. Each year since 2018, Anatolia has won the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award for being amongst the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies and have now become a Gold Standard winner in 2021 for winning this award for 3 consecutive years.Company Paid: Health Benefits!
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pmType: Full-Time, Permanent
POSITION SCOPE:
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments throughout Canada and the US. The coordinator is expected to build and maintain relationships with various transportation companies and will work closely with Customer Service team; DC Shipping team and the Transportation Manager
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Schedules outbound TL, LTL and Air shipments for USA and Canadian customers, including containers
Schedules inbound shipments from USA or Canada
Schedules outbound deliveries for local customers
Follows up with carriers to ensure shipments are picked up and delivered in a timely manner
Proactively endeavours to resolve carrier issues and works closely with the Customer Service team and Warehouse team to achieve schedule attainment
Balance customer expectations and company interests with a solid understanding of how to schedule carriers to maintain an appropriate flow without causing bottlenecks and unnecessary delays
Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-secondary education required in Logistics or a related field
Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience working in a fast-paced logistics or warehousing type of environment
Demonstrated experience working with carriers with a customer-centric delivery approach
Proficient with MS Office database systems (specifically Excel) required
Ability to collect, review, organize, interpret, and present logical data and information with effectiveness
Previous exposure to an ERP/WMS system required, SAP will be considered an asset. High attention to detail, results oriented, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This position also requires:
Interactions with internal or external customers employing professional common courtesy, providing requisite and correct information along with straightforward support
Work requires moderate amount of analysis, problem solving and reasoning in duties that are straightforward, repetitive and involve different but related processes and methods. Demonstrated accountability for quality, accuracy and adherence to work instructions with some discretion required when exercising duties within pre-determined limits and procedures
Demonstrated capability to provide guidance to other staff as needed in relation to the execution of job duties and assigned projects
Demonstrated understanding that work contributions have influence beyond the immediate work unit, as well as the organization. Work is controlled through overseeing accuracy, sufficiency, and compliance with instructions
Demonstrated ability to follow established standards and procedures with occasional creative thinking and problem solving
Ability to work independently as well as in contact with peers or direct supervisor within work unit and is related to job duties involving the exchange of routine information Interactions with internal or external customers involving common courtesy, providing requisite and correct information along with straightforward support Understanding that work produced has an effect on the employer brand and/or public reputation
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Most work is performed in a standard office environment with limited exposure to adverse conditions or health and safety risks
Position requires low 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 a C-TPAT facility, and as such, successful candidates who receive an offer of employment are subject to applicable background checks (criminal, credit, references and employment verification).
Anatolia Tile + Stone is an inclusive employer committed to providing full accommodations for persons with disabilities in all processes and procedures including that of the recruitment process. Applicants who require accommodations are encouraged to discuss their needs with the main recruiting contact for this job vacancy. Interested applicants should submit their updated resume and application form on or before the posting deadline closes. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those meeting the minimum qualifications will be interviewed.