Logistics Specialist/coordinator - On-site

Logistics Specialist/coordinator Our client is seeking a highly organized and resourceful Logistics Specialist to join its team in Eastern Ontario. The company designs, manufactures and distributes specialized products and operates in a dynamic and highly regulated environment. The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and managing domestic, cross-border and international shipments while ensuring compliance with customs, transportation and regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for a logistics professional who enjoys solving complex problems, managing multiple priorities and working collaboratively with internal teams, customers and external transportation partners. The successful candidate will serve as a key internal resource for shipping and logistics matters, overseeing shipments from planning through final delivery. Responsibilities ✓ Coordinate domestic, cross-border and international shipments, including complex, time-sensitive and regulated shipments. ✓ Select appropriate transportation methods based on customer requirements, cost, transit times, shipment characteristics and regulatory requirements. ✓ Prepare, review and validate shipping, export and customs documentation, including commercial invoices, packing slips, bills of lading, waybills, certificates and dangerous goods documentation. ✓ Coordinate transportation activities with freight forwarders, customs brokers, couriers and carriers. ✓ Monitor shipments through to final delivery and proactively resolve delays, customs holds, documentation discrepancies and other transportation-related issues. ✓ Provide guidance and support to internal teams regarding international shipping requirements, customs processes, tariff classification, country of origin and applicable trade agreements. ✓ Determine and validate HS/tariff classifications and supporting documentation required under applicable trade agreements, including CUSMA and CETA. ✓ Support compliance with Canadian and international customs, export and transportation regulations, including Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements. ✓ Work directly with customers to obtain shipping instructions and address logistics-related questions or concerns. ✓ Review freight quotations, transportation routes, rates and transit times to recommend efficient and cost-effective shipping solutions. ✓ Verify freight invoices and investigate discrepancies related to transportation charges, duties, brokerage fees and other logistics costs. ✓ Maintain accurate shipping, customs and compliance records in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements. ✓ Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, Production, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure shipping and customer requirements are met. ✓ Assist in evaluating the performance of carriers, couriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers. ✓ Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, documentation, shipment visibility and overall cost effectiveness. ✓ Develop and maintain logistics procedures, work instructions and related documentation. ✓ Provide technical guidance and support to employees involved in shipping and logistics activities. ✓ Support the training and development of less-experienced logistics personnel. ✓ Participate in logistics audits, compliance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications ✓Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, customs or international shipping. ✓ Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial or regulated environment would be considered an asset. ✓ Strong knowledge of domestic, cross-border and international shipping processes. ✓ Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing customs and international shipping documentation. ✓ Knowledge of tariff/HS classification, country-of-origin requirements and international trade agreements. ✓ Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements. ✓ E…

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