Export Logistics Coordinator

American Iron and Metal; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company in Montreal is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to manage shipping processes and documentation. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of freight forwarding experience, is knowledgeable about export regulations, and possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required. This position offers a competitive wage, benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Vacation and benefits

RRSP matching program

Annual tuition scholarship up to $8,500

Career and professional development support

Dynamic and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in freight forwarding or handling FCL/LCL Ocean export.
• Full understanding of export regulations and Incoterms.
• Post-secondary education is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the shipping/inventory team to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with shipping lines and transport service providers.
• Handle bookings according to contractual shipping requirements.
• Prepare and approve export-related shipping documents.
• Manage high volume of correspondence with divisions and customers.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Knowledge of export regulations

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication in French and English

Education

Post-secondary education in business, transportation or logistics management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with shipping/inventory team to provide appropriate escalation of issues then quickly resolve issues in the most efficient manner.
• Communicate and coordinate with maritime shipping lines, freight forwarder, truckers, shipping yards, make the appropriate booking according to the terms of sales contracts.
• Handle bookings according to contractual shipping requirements (Incoterm, packaging, weight restrictions, container size, etc.).
• Coordinate all aspects of shipment process, including booking, e-manifesting, Bills of Lading and freight invoices.
• Prepare and approve export related shipping documents, confirm accuracy and perform data input.
• Obtain the loading pictures on all shipments, provide to customers upon request.
• Create B13/AES export Declaration for Canadian/US exports.
• Save digital copy of relevant correspondence and documents.
• Handle a high volume of correspondence with divisions, overseas offices, customers and transport service providers.
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

Qualifications

• You have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in freight forwarding or handling FCL/LCL Ocean export.
• You have knowledge of export regulations, CAED/AES, full understanding of Incoterms.
• You have the ability to work with Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel.
• You have organizational skills (prioritize, plan, assign and control).
• You have troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate current situation, respond quickly to changing requirements, and execute accordingly.
• You have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced working environment.
• You are able to work independently while also collaborating effectively as a team player.
• You have good verbal and writing skills: French and English.
• You have post-secondary education, preferably in business, transportation, logistics management, which is considered an asset.

Benefits

• A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and an RRSP matching program.
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents.
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development.
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!