Logistics Coordinator

Our client in the food industry in Pointe Claire is currently looking for an Import and export Logistics coordinator.

The ideal candidate is a client and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a team oriented and collaborative culture.

As our Frozen Food Import Logistics coordinator you will have various responsibilities from A-Z from various locations worldwide into the US.
You will also lead initiatives to improve service levels to existing and new accounts. This candidate will be highly organized, embrace challenges and thrive in an ever-changing international environment. Exceptional English communication skills are required to service and build large North American corporate accounts.

Advantages
Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM (flexible start time)
Competitive Salary (based on experience)
4 days in office, 1 day at home (after training)
Annual discretionary bonus plan
3 weeks of paid vacation
Summer hours
Weekly Fresh Fruits and Vegetables catered
Health and dental insurance
Subsidized gym membership
Regular company-wide events and activities
International travel

Responsibilities
Schedule ocean reefer import shipments into USA
Manage customs and FDA releases
File ISF
Collect and Generate required documentation based upon regulatory requirements
Communicate and confirm deliveries with all members throughout the supply chain
Problem solve with Processors, ocean carriers, forwarders, warehouses & truckers and Clients
Negotiate Freight Rates for select shipping lanes
Work closely with Trading, Quality and Financial Departments

Qualifications
Experience working in imports/ exports in a logistics setting
Knowledge of ocean imports/exports and reefers
The key would be import ocean experience into the USA (NOT Canada)
This position manages the entire shipment process from A-Z
Picking up product at the foreign facility to trucking the container to the foreign port, to filing documentation at origin, Filing ISF for USA, organizing ocean shipment, organizing customs release and delivering by truck to end client in the USA!
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
French and Spanish an asset
English-speaking internal and external [clients/partners/employees] located outside Quebec on a [daily/regular] basis
Exceptional communicator – in person and via telephone/email
Proven problem-solving abilities
Confident, assertive personality
Work well under pressure within a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize many tasks and work both independently and as part of a team
International Business Experience
Solid understanding of inco terms
Skilled in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, Outlook, Word) PowerBI
Certified Customs Specialist

Summary
Why Randstad?

There are a lot of good jobs, great companies and great bosses.
At Randstad, we're here to help you find the right fit.

If you don't have a Randstad profile yet and are interested in this position, we invite you to call us at 514.695.3315 and ask for Brandon or Sean to arrange a meeting with you. You can email your resume to brandon.freger@randstad.ca or sean.lynch@randstad.ca

Please add us on LinkedIn
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-lynch-370492126/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-freger-ba340392/

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