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WestGroupe

Logistics Coordinator

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSaint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is highly preferred.
  • CITT and/or CIFFA certifications are considered an asset.
  • At least 3 years of international freight forwarding experience or experience working as a logistics import coordinator is required.
  • Previous freight forwarding experience is an asset.
  • Current knowledge of international ocean and air import/export rules and regulations is required.
  • Experience with customs in Canada, the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom is an asset.
  • Knowledge of harmonized tariff classification is required.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with an analytical approach are required.
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, are required.
  • The ability to multitask is required.
  • The ability to prioritize and organize work effectively is required.
  • Strong attention to detail is required.
  • Experience managing third-party logistics providers is required.
  • The ability to interpret and act upon complex instructions is required.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
  • Working knowledge of big-box retailer vendor portals, routing guides, delivery scheduling, pallet labeling compliance, and on-time, in-full chargeback prevention is required.

Responsibilities

  • Request and review quotes from multiple freight forwarders.
  • Provide the supplier logistics team with shipping methods and details needed to prepare accurate shipping documents.
  • Monitor shipments in transit by air, ocean, truck, and courier.
  • Find solutions for delayed shipments.
  • Pre-audit commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading before shipments depart.
  • Identify the correct harmonized tariff schedule codes for new point-of-purchase and point-of-sale items imported to and exported from the United States and Canada.
  • Complete customs-clearance paperwork and provide shipment details to customs brokers.
  • Resolve document errors with customs brokers.
  • Provide customs brokers with images and product material-content information for shipments under customs review.
  • Resolve delivery issues.
  • Negotiate credits with freight forwarders for shipping errors.
  • Create claims for lost shipments and follow up with agents to ensure payment is received.
  • Work with the receiving team to ensure shipments are received on time, help prioritize receiving orders, and help resolve shipment issues.
  • Submit and verify export documents for returned shipments.
  • Notify customs brokers of post-entry errors and request resubmission of documents to customs.
  • Invoice and distribute international shipments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous freight forwarding experience is an asset.
  • Experience with customs in Canada, the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom is an asset.
  • CITT and/or CIFFA certifications are considered an asset.

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