Logistics Specialist - Airport

AECOM•Mississauga, ON

78d•CA$85,000 - CA$135,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join their team. This position is based on-site in Mississauga and is a new role. The company is looking for professionals to help build one of the most advanced, sustainable, and passenger-friendly airports in the world.

Requirements

University Degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or Diploma certificate with 8 plus years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Typically, a minimum of 6 years of professional experience in a relevant logistics role which could include interface coordination, material delivery, traffic management, or laydown area coordination.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in large international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs is considered an asset.
Demonstrable experience in the logistics field relevant to the role, interface coordination, material delivery, traffic management, or laydown area coordination.
Strong technical capability in all project phases, including design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance preferably large program/projects.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills including the ability to facilitate meeting / workshops with large groups of stakeholders.
Recognized degree and professional designation are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the acquisition, warehousing and delivery of all parts, equipment, services and supplies according to company standards and specifications at competitive prices.
Works under general direction.
Works with the Company logistics systems and processes.
Understands logistics terminology, measures, concepts and principles.
Recognizes logistics processes/project actions that may impact the project.
Utilizes schedules in the establishment of logistics milestones.
Prepares evaluation of freight forwarders’ capabilities and Requests for Quotations for logistics and freight forwarding services.
Contacts freight forwarders for timely submittal of logistics bids.
Tabulates transportation/logistics bids and assists in performing the bid analysis price and cost analysis, and establishing cost reasonableness.
Assists in contacting freight forwarders for clarifications.
Maintains documentation of the logistics process.
Assists in the preparation of negotiation strategy and may participate in negotiation meetings with freight forwarders.
Assists in the preparation of client approval packages prior to award.
Prepares logistics agreements.
Assists in the evaluation of disputes with shippers and freight forwarders.
Supports review of invoices and resolution of discrepancies.
Supports monitoring performance of shippers and freight forwarders.
Assists in the preparation of logistics reports.