Regional Logistics Specialist - Mississauga, ON - Jobs in Waterdown

Job Description

At Cascadia Metals, we have always remained within the original drive that founded our business. Our success is rooted in our owners #39; continued commitment and is through our organization #39;s rapid growth. We invest not only in land and machinery but also in our people and employees. Still strong and unrelenting, we will continue to become more efficient and progressive in our thoughts moving forward. Through our optimistic view of the future, there will always be room for creative, innovative distribution. With 15 locations acrossCanada and Western USA, we will continue expanding and strengthening our steel industry network.Cascadia Metals is currently accepting resumes for a full-time Regional Logistics Specialist to work out of our Hamilton branch.Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Mill/ Origin agent to obtain material cargo readiness dates.
• Negotiate with ocean carriers;
• breakbulk parcels,
• Annual Service Contracts (container and trucking companies for dedicated routes for Ontario East) with Cascadia Metals
• Negotiate with Discharge Port Terminals;
• For on Doc Charge (i.e., THC) toquot;first place of rest. quot;
• To accept inbound parcels in full
• Problem Solve overagesamp; shortages (identified at discharge port) with all parties in the Supply Chain (i.e., Mill, Carrieramp; Port Terminals)
• Review and manage Incoming ocean freight;
• Bulk ships, container ships, negotiation of container contracts, negotiating port contracts, booking of bulk shipment coming in via ocean freight, that we are responsible for
• Investigate / Mitigate Damageamp; Detention Claims with Carriers
• Work closely with Salesamp; Operations for the seamless movement of cargo from origin to destination
• Documentation ( All Material Types Shipping Breakbulk/ Container)
• Update SteelPlus PO Line Notes to affect amounts produced/shipped and ETA Vancouver port
• Update breakbulk/ Container spreadsheets
• Inventory Control
• Purchase material from international/domestic suppliers
• Create/ update new or existing IDS
• Coordinate the set-up of new suppliers/ vendors in SteelPlus and with accounting.
• Purchasing
• Create and issue purchase orders (keeping the system up to date regarding incoming ocean freight)
• Process commercial invoices for payments
• Distribute supplier/mill shipping documentation internally
• Update PO to reflect amounts producedamp; container vessel booking details
• Obtain, processamp; distribute ocean carrier invoices/ documentation
• Sales Inquiries
• Obtain pricing (international and domestic sources) for all branch inquires
• Various other duties as may be required

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in fields related to contract administration, business administration and supply chain.
• Experience with capacity, logistics planning, and order processes
• Excellent computer skills; comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word and ability to learn specialized inventory software
• Extremely well organized, able to work independently or as a team with a high level of initiative and flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks
• Self-motivatedamp; able to problem solve within a fast-paced, constantly changing plant environment
• Strong communication skills: excellent command of English (oral and written)

We are a growing company that recognizes the importance of supporting our employees. We believe in work that stays at work by offering our employees a work-life balance along with exceptional benefits.

• 100% Company-paid benefits package, including Extended Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and Vision
• Taxable Spending Account, $300 to use towards anything related to your healthamp; wellness.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• 2-week vacation available for use in the first year; 3 weeks on your second anniversary
• Up to six personal days
• Four percent RRSP matching program after three months
• Discretionary bonus at the end of the year

While all responses are appreciated, only those considered for interviews will be acknowledged.