Logistics Specialist

INNIO•Welland, ON

About The Position

This position will help facilitate communication between manufacturing, sales, and distribution stages to promote a healthy and efficient supply chain. The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $90,000, which will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Business Administration (preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, SharePoint & Outlook
1 to 3 years previous experience in Logistics, preferably in the Manufacturing sector and/or in Supply Chain
1 to 3 years of experience in international shipping/receiving
Working knowledge of PC computer systems and cargo management software preferred
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication and time management skills
Well-developed motivational and leadership skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Team player who is accountable for team’s success: delivering business targets and responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to give and receive feedback.
Ability to work in a self-directed environment.
Willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of tasks and roles within the manufacturing process and teach and coach other team members.

Responsibilities

Coordinate shipments involving dedicated trucks used to transport finished product to various destinations within North America, including the accurate completion of all required official documents
Coordinate air shipments of finished products to international destinations
Responding to customer inquiries and referring clients / suppliers to proper channels
Accurately record PO receipts and outbound shipment details
Reviewing shipping documents to ensure accuracy
Making special shipping arrangements as necessary
Provide assistance for maintaining logistics planning tasks
Support with maintenance of logistics policies, procedures, support plans and similar data
Track shipments through multiple channels
Act as a liaison between Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing, Freight Forwarders, Carriers and Custom brokers; communicating and troubleshooting issues, problems, and concerns.
Understand the end-to-end Logistics processes, proactively identify gaps and develop solutions resolving the gaps with quantified deliverables.
Schedule, track, trace and support shipments for buyers/contract manufacturing/customer service/engineering/laboratory etc. as requested including ensuring daily shipping reports are received from various freight supplies.
Process parts returns of suppliers, including the completion of customs documents (if required), waybills, and arranging for pickups.
Supporting purchasing in new projects department and working with suppliers to obtain and import material in a timely fashion matter.
Strong working knowledge of cross border logistics including import/export and customs clearance, which includes but not limited to In-depth knowledge on Customs Regulations (Import/Export), and Incoterms.