Import Export Specialist

Bora Pharmaceutical Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Import/Export Coordinator to manage logistics and compliance in a dynamic environment. This role involves liaising with external customers, coordinating shipments, and ensuring compliance with customs regulations. You will be the primary contact for the Canadian Border Service Agency while driving efficiency in inbound and outbound logistics. Join a forward-thinking company that values organization and problem-solving skills, and be part of a team dedicated to delivering quality pharmaceutical products globally. If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in logistics and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Modern facility

On-site cafeteria with dedicated chefs

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in import/export coordination required.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificates needed for all transport modes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the point of contact with third-party logistics for shipments.
• Coordinate outbound orders and ensure documentation accuracy.

Skills

Import/Export Coordination

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificates

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration

Judgment

Education

College Graduate

CITT Certification

College/University Graduate

Tools

SAP (MERP)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bora Pharmaceuticals is a premier international contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in formulation development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and packaging of complex oral solid dose, liquid, and semi-solid pharmaceutical Rx and OTC products for clinical and commercial uses.

From our world-class sites in North America and Asia, we deliver drug products with unparalleled quality to more than 100 markets around the world. Bora’s teams, technologies, and facilities work seamlessly together to enable our clients to deliver much-needed therapeutics to patients worldwide.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• A modern and state-of-the-art facility
• An on-site cafeteria with dedicated chefs

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for being the point of contact with our third-party logistics provider for providing the required information needed to ensure that all inbound and outbound shipments are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner while meeting the requirement of both internal and external customers.
• Liaise with external customers daily on the coordination of outbound orders for pick up, ensuring all documentation (C of A, Bill of Lading, supplier invoice) is accurate and forwarded to the appropriate Customer repository.
• Site lead with our logistics service provider to resolve any issues for inbound shipments and resolve any compliance concerns (meets 3 times weekly).
• Primary contact with the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) resolving customs issues.
• Drives compliance requirements related to the CBSA for imports including classification of commodity codes to ensure we are not penalized.
• Coordinates and load balances inbound receipts and schedules deliveries.
• Manage Dangerous Goods classification process for outbound shipments.
• Coordinates meetings with customer logistics service providers.
• Train and obtain access to internal and external systems to facilitate data flow and transmission.
• Monitor carrier performance (delivery on time and damages).
• Auditing, coding, and processing freight invoices.
• Build thorough knowledge of Sales & Distribution module for SAP, including understanding and processing of sales reversals and credits.
• Ensure updated Harmonized System (HS) codes list is maintained for imported products and providing the proper codes to our 3PL to ensure a smooth process.

Qualifications:

Experience and Skills:

• 2-3 years of experience in import/export coordination.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificates needed for all 3 modes of transport.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills to drive to root cause.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Sound judgment when making decisions.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and SAP (MERP).

Education:

Required:

• College Graduate
• CITT Certification

Preferred:

• College/University Graduate

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May require providing afterhours support to assist with customs-related issues.

Bora is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to apply to our career opportunities. Bora is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this e-mail and instead apply through the online application process of this posting.