International Logistics / Purchasing manager
Brands Unlimited Trading Inc is a West Island based company in the confectionery / seasonal gifting business looking to fill overseas logistics & purchasing position.
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Details / description below :
- Knowledge of overseas logistics & coordinator (container booking / routing, documentation, dealing with ocean freight forwarders, customs, HS codes, duties, etc.)
- Must be self-motivated with a strong ability to work autonomously (Only one person in your department)
- Energetic
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong problem solving / negotiation skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Work with Management and Creative department team to develop items & place orders according to time lines
- Demonstrate the ability to solve problems effectively
- Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership & Management skills
- Thrives under pressure and in fast-paced environments. Recognized as a strong collaborator and communicator
- Expected peak season for this position is from March until November
Responsibilities / duties below :
Responsible for maximizing each container by consolidating various orders (mainly work with 40’ HC containers) and shipping the cargo efficiently according to deadlinesWorking with multiple freight forwarders to select the best one based on not only their price of containers but on transit time, routing and any related inland costsIssuing & managing purchase orders to suppliers, deposits & final paymentsResolving problems with supplier for any issues that arises with their ordersThorough understanding of international shipping and customs documentationTracking the cargo on freight forwarder or carrier websites and updating the necessary shared documents within the company so that all departments can do their work efficiently according to what they need from this shared documentApproval of all department related invoices (freight forwarder, trucking, customs) to be submitted to accountingBenefits / Advantages of working at Brands Unlimited :
Flexible with work hours ( Typical work hours are 9- 5pm but you can start earlier if you wish)Flexible with personal appointments, can make up your time laterClose knit work environment with all departments and staffFamily runed business with a total of 9 employeesAnimal advocates & bring our family dog Ginger to work most days (relieves stress and therapeutic)Company offers fully covered health insurance which means nothing is deducted from your paycheck for this insurance, this would be applied to you after you pass 3 months of probation covering you, your spouse & children if applicable30 minute paid lunchesOnce summer hours start , we offer our staff to leave 1 hour early on Fridays on usHappy & calm work environment, we have had the same staff working here for many years!