Company Overview

Coordinate all inbound/outbound freight between our suppliers and factories. Negotiate freight rates with common carriers. Work with consolidates and overseas suppliers on imported goods. Coordinate use of intercity courier and company fleet.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare all necessary import and export documentation for finished products
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate companies or departments responsible for coordinating, arranging and monitoring the transportation and movement of goods
• Direct and manage Logistics Coordinators
• Arrange for shipping documentation and oversee the scheduling and dispatching of goods and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Set performance goals, oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue
• Develop plans and procedures for the transportation and storage of goods
• Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates
• Control the departmental budget
• Submit insurance claims for any lost or damaged products in transit or on delivery
• Coordinate any urgent shipments or Next Flight Out parts for global requirements
• Act as a liaison between factory, customers and sales for finished goods
• Deal with any shipment problems, and develop solutions to overcome difficult situations
• Ensure shipments get from point A to point B in a timely and effective manner
• Manage our company’s fleet of vehicles and local P&D (pick-up and delivery) with our semi-trucks.

Preferred

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
• Professional designation in supply chain or logistics
• Experience managing a corporate vehicle fleet, including procurement and disposal

Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of directly related experience, preferably on a global scale
• Previous experience in directing and overseeing logistics staff
• Detailed understanding of Customs regulations and procedures
• Negotiation experience pertaining to rates with domestic and international carriers
• Technical knowledge of CUSMA rules and regulations
• An understanding of dangerous goods and WHMIS
• Effective communications skills, written and verbal
• Creative problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office®
• Self-starter; shows initiative; ability to conduct business in a professional manner
• Able to work independently in a fast pace environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• PMAC, Value Analysis & Transportation of Dangerous Goods all considered an asset

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Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have any experience with managing a fleet of vehicles. And any experience with the purchasing the sale of fleet vehicles? If yes, briefly share some details.

Experience

• Logistics: 5 years (required)
• supervisory: 5 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person