Rail logistics coordinator jobs in Finland
Rail logistics coordinator manage shipments by rail including or excluding other transport modes. They coordinate the timely allocation of transport means and equipment and ensure a timely delivery. They design and maintain efficient supply chains for clients and shippers.
Rail logistics coordinator - Which skills are essential?
Ensure compliance with minimum safety standards for freight cars operated by railway companies subject to European legislation.
Provide solutions and settlements for all issues related to product shipment.
Track and trace all shipment movements on a daily basis by utilising information from tracking systems and proactively notifying customers about the location of their shipments.
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
Understand logistics and multimodal transport as the planning and control of the movement of goods or people, and all related logistical supporting activities.
Track the different shipping sites where packages arrive in order to maintain an efficient distribution system and on-time tracking systems for customers.
Handle risky or dangerous cargo; ensure that that every shipment operation is executed in an appropriate manner; calculate cargo weight; ensure that cranes are correctly positioned; see that containers fit into shipment.
Reach an agreement on the planning and control of the movement of goods, and all related logistical supporting activities without losing sight of one's own or others' goals.
Identify and analyse transportation costs, service levels and availability of equipment; make recommendations and take preventive/corrective measures.
The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.
Apply transport industry management concepts in order to improve transportation processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve schedule preparation.
Ensure compliance with shipment laws, regulations and policies; keep shipments secure and damage free; ensure the safety of staff members handling the cargo.
Promote and enforce safety procedures and EU regulations to ensure that railway safety is generally maintained and continuously improved, taking into consideration the development of European legislation.
Know about different modes of transport and their market opportunities in Europe.
Check bills, purchase orders and other documentation in order to verify the correct shipment of goods.
Operate railway communication systems; make announcements over the public address system or communicate with central train administration.
Monitor the progress of payments made for shipping products.
Compose and submit freight shipment reports. Include detailed information on freight conditions and freight handling; report problems if necessary.
Prepare product for shipment as scheduled.
Ability to work confidently within a logistics team, with each member of the team fulfilling a role designed to increase the efficiency of the whole.
Rail logistics coordinator - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Familiar with all physical aspects of the railway, including train stations, the incline and decline of the right-of-way and speed limits.
The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiments in order to forecast and plan work-related activities.
Grasp the meaning of basic financial concepts and terms used in businesses and financial institutions or organisations.
Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.
Keep track of and finalise all formal documents representing the financial transactions of a business or project.