Transportation and Logistics Specialist

Are you passionate about ocean freight, trucking and logistics and looking to grow & develop your skills in a company where your work can have a real impact? InterAtlas Chemical is looking for a self-directed and experienced Transportation and Logistics Specialist to communicate with clients, and ensure products arrive in a timely manner.

ABOUT INTERATLAS

InterAtlas Chemical is a distributor of intermediary chemicals used in various manufacturing processes. We source material from vendors across the globe for our North American based customers. An annual import volume of 1500+ orders supported by our 14 employees; we are a small office with big ambitions.

InterAtlas offers its employees a unique opportunity to learn and fast-track their career in a well-managed, well-established company, with strong values centered around the importance of people. InterAtlas literally means “In Between Giants”, and to outsmart the giants in our industry it requires people with drive who like to hustle and grow.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Communicate with suppliers, retailers, and customers to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction
• Negotiate freight rates, freight requirements, and scheduling carriers throughout North America, and overseas
• Prepare accurate invoices for customers, and reports for management
• Effectively communicate on a timely basis with internal departments
• Coordinate necessary action plans with affected departments
• Understanding transportation and industry market conditions throughout the world and communicate issues that could impact operations as a whole
• Maintain strong relationships, demonstrate consistent positive energy with internal and external stakeholders
• Responsible for the timely, accurate and appropriate escalation of issues
• Arranging custom clearance, distribution and invoicing for third party vendor (MasterPack)

QUALIFICATIONS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO US:

• Two to three years of freight forwarding experience comprising of the following:
  - FCL and LCL import and export ocean freight
  - Air import and export
  - Air courier import and export
• Ability to complete documentation accurately, including, but not limited to: BL, HBL, AWB, PL, COA, COO, DGD
• At least one year of international and cross border customs clearance
• Deep understanding of various filing such as, AES filing (export) and ISF filing (import)
• Canadian (B3) and American (CBP3461) clearance documentation understanding
• At least one year of dispatching experience with drayage (container freight) in all markets including USEC, USWC, PNW, and GULF; Over the road FTL and LTL
• Accurately prepare DOT, DGD, IATA documentation
• Tracking and tracing vessels, airlines, rail, as well as terminals for cargo availability
• Accounting knowledge in terms of payables and receivables
• Gathering and negotiating rates for sales of ocean freight, airfreight, drayage, OTR, warehousing and storage, and accessorials
• University degree or college certificate specializing in logistics or supply chain management an advantage, but not necessary

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS TO HELP SUCCEED:

• Freight and INCO term knowledgeable
• High level of negotiation skills
• Geographical and geopolitical knowledge
• Shipping and receiving, and warehousing background is an asset
• High level of priority setting, multitasking and time management
• Able to work under pressure and with a group of others
• Comfortable working with various computer software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Experience in a chemical industry will be helpful, but not required

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Employer RRSP contributions
• Health, dental and vision care
• Other financial rewards considered based on individual and company performance
• Full-time hours and flexible scheduling
• Personal and vacation time
• Benefit from a good work-life balance
• Salary commensurate with experience