Coordinateur de Projet | Project Coordinator (Defense)

American President Lines; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Montreal is looking for a professional to provide transport solutions in the defense sector. The successful candidate will manage air, ocean, and road operations, ensuring compliance and building client relationships. Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience in the transport industry, bilingual skills in English and French, and strong negotiation abilities. This position offers opportunities for professional development and is committed to an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Continuing Education

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in the transport industry with freight forwarding experience.
• Ability to coordinate different transport types, focusing on compliance and security.
• Strong leadership, negotiation skills, and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Establish constructive relationships with clients.
• Verify documentation and track shipments.
• Respond to RFQs and provide innovative solutions.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Proactive thinking

Risk mitigation

Bilingual (English and French)

Job description

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565847

Montreal Qc, CA

CEVA Logistics is one of the leading logistics companies globally, with over 1,500 facilities in more than 170 countries offering a complete range of contract logistics, freight forwarding, transportation and distribution management services. It offers supply chain support, along with logistics consultation, industry specific customization, global level freight management and system implementation.

At CEVA, we put people first and we strive for better ways in everything we do; our culture is embodied by Boldness, Imagination, Exemplary and Excellence. With these values at the core of our business, our workplace employs 110,000 diverse, cohesive team members who hold each other accountable and encourage each other to create a safe, and inclusive work environment.

QUE FEREZ-VOUS?

CE QUE NOUS RECHERCHONS

YOUR ROLE
Offer a complete transport solution service to Ceva Canada clients in the defense sector by handling air, ocean, road operations as well as procurement and quotation.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Established a constructive relationship with the client
• Follow up on orders with various suppliers and relay information to the client
• Verify documentation and ensure it complies with requirements
• Issue necessary documentation while adhering to the instructions & regulations
• Maintain certain reports (internal or external)
• Track shipments to their destination and inform the client of developments
• Invoice according to the rates provided to the client
• Other tasks defined by the immediate supervisor
• Respond to various quotation requests (clients and/or overseas collaborators)
• Provide innovative solutions to the client(s)
• Respond to RFQs & various quotation requests
• Work in a team and support other team members during vacations and absence

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Credentials: 3-5 years in the transport industry including a minimum of one year of freight forwarding experience
• Skills: Comfortable coordinating FCL, LCL, Breakbulk, RORO, Airfreight, and overland transport, including oversize, hazardous, and heavy-lift cargo. Attention to Detail. Ability to think outside the box. Proactive Thinking & Risk Mitigation. Focus on security and compliance. Very strong customer service skills. Ability to read, write and speak in English and French.
• Characteristics: Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs; Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents. Leadership, integrity, good judgment, negotiation skills, team spirit, creativity, conscientiousness, organization, autonomy, and strong communication are the key competencies sought.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of class 1 DG cargo
• DG training
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms,
• Experience in the transportation of controlled goods/ITAR goods
• Controlled goods certified

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

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At CEVA we are committed to creating a safe and healthy work environment.

We offer:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Continuing Education

CEVA is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.