Transborder Coordinator

You belong at Day & Ross. 
Transborder Coordinator
Full-time
Winnipeg, MB

Schedule: 8am – 5pm

This role will require up to 50% travel. 

As a Transborder Coordinator your responsibility will be to provide service to our business through following our established Transborder policies, procedures, programs and best practices.  A motivated, Administrative professional with an emphasis on being customer, solution and process improvement focused. This role is accountable for the Transborder administration work within the gateway terminal.

Your successful administration will produce the efficient and timely processing of shipments for border crossing to the USA, and prompt and proper handling of northbound trailers and paperwork from the USA, as well as all bond shipments and for developing and distributing operational reports to be used for analyzing operational improvements and error resolution.  The processing will happen within the corporate goals of safety, service and cost control. 

How You’ll Help: 

• Assist terminals in their day to day Transborder operations in matters that require higher levels of Transborder knowledge and expertise.
• Develop and distribute Transborder reports, as directed, in an efficient and timely manner
• Act as a key resource in the development and implementation of Transborder processes both nationally and at the terminal level
• Act as a key resource for other departments in Day & Ross in matters relating to Transborder operations
• Daily interactions with partner R & L
• Assist the National Transborder Manager with the "behind the scenes" investigation of problem shipments and/or sets up special handling requirements for unusual shipments
• Act as the "go to" person for general inquiries on Customs issues or R&L processes as they relate to Transborder
• May perform other duties and/or responsibilities as required related to the Administration team
• Other related duties as may be required.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
  • Experience and knowledge of transborder processes and regulatory affairs
  • Experience in transportation and trucking industry 
  • Experience in dealing with Canada and US customs
  • Communication skills - advanced
  • Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, AS400, web based programs
  • Demonstrated customer relationship skills
  • Strong conflict resolution skills
  • Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment
  • Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
  • Results focused
  • Working computer literacy in MS Office, ERP, AS400 and Customs systems
  • Experience in customs broker industry would be considered an asset
  • Strong customer focus
  • Communication skills – advanced, both written and spoken
  • Time management skills
  • Team player focused
  • Results focused
  • Ability to work autonomously and with self-direction
  • Strong sense of urgency and ownership of deliverables
  • Bilingual an asset 

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.    

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices