Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist - Burlington

Are you an experienced Logistics Specialist/Coordinator seeking your next permanent role? Do you thrive in a team environment but can also work independently? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for a Logistics Specialist in Burlington This position requires a keen attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who is great at problem solving.

If you see yourself in this role and want to learn more about this opportunity then please apply to this job posting, and reach out directly to patricia.van@randstad.ca with your most updated resume, the job posting’s reference number, and a brief synopsis of why you feel you would be a great fit for the role.

Advantages
- Permanent opportunity offering an annual salary of $65,000 - $70,000 based on experience
- Be apart of a close knit collaborate team
- Great location in Burlington with easy access to the highway
- Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm in office
- 2 weeks vacation
- RRSP match up to $250 per month
- Annual bonus based on company profitability and individual performance
- Benefits after probation period, including health, dental

Responsibilities
- Obtaining quotes, booking freight (ocean, air, LTL, courier), generating labels, and ensuring cost-effective solutions.
- Creating inbound/outbound shipment records, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with domestic and international trade laws, including HTS codes and customs declarations (e.g., CERS, EEI/SED forms).
- Proactively monitoring shipments, addressing delays with carriers, resolving delivery issues, and handling shipping claims.
- Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), analyzing data to identify cost trends, and implementing process improvements.
- Coordinating effectively with internal teams (operations, finance, sales) and external partners.
- Support in coordinating facility maintenance, ordering supplies and planning events.
- Communicate any shipment delays with customers as well as status on shipments.
- Assist with keeping the budgets on track and finding areas of improvement.
- Understand and value differences of individuals within the company, suppliers and customers.
- Expertly apply a deep level of knowledge in function to anticipate, mitigate and/or avoid issues.
- Consistently remove obstacles to achieve personal, team and company goals with time and budget constraints. Drive initiatives that benefit the broader good of the company.


Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Logistics, Supply Chain management or relevant working experience.
- 2-5 years of experience in a logistics operations, shipping coordination or a related role.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks desktop, transportation management systems, warehouse management systems, and strong Microsoft Excel skills are beneficial.
- Must posses valid IMDG & IATA Certification
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or equivalent designation is an asset.
- Strong focus on accuracy and quality in all tasks
- Excellent communication written and verbal for interaction with internal teams and external clients/vendors
- Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and work well with deadlines.
- Familiarity with logistics and regulatory changes.
- Effectively resolves conflict. Routinely demonstrate compassion and concern for others.



Summary
If you see yourself in this role and want to learn more about this opportunity then please apply to this job posting, and reach out directly to patricia.van@randstad.ca with your most updated resume, the job posting’s reference number, and a brief synopsis of why you feel you would be a great fit for the role.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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