International Operations Agent

Lynden International; Milton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits

Years of service recognition awards

EAP (Resources for Living) access

Job summary

Lynden International in Milton, ON is looking for a detail-oriented International Operations Agent responsible for managing international and domestic logistics.

Key duties include coordinating freight movements, providing customer service, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in logistics, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Competitive salary ranges from $50,000 - $58,000 CAD, along with healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in the transportation industry is preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily movement of freight including determining routing.
• Manage customer service and carrier relations.
• Handle documentation for temp control cargo and cold chain supply requirements.
• Ensure accurate invoicing to customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Mathematical skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Knowledge of import and export procedures

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in logistics or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

TMS applications

Freight systems

Job description

Lynden Healthcare is a leader in third-party logistics solutions for the healthcare industry, serving both human and animal health. We take pride in our work, knowing that providing dependable service can impact people’s lives.

Lynden Healthcare is actively seeking a detail-oriented International Operations Agent. Day to day the International Operations Agent is responsible for handling all aspects of international export and import, as well as domestic markets; including customer service, daily movement of freight and documentation activity for basic cargo and pharma logistics.

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

LOCATION:

Milton, ON

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily coordinating movement of freight, including determining routing to meet customers economic and time requirements (import, export, foreign-to-foreign, air & ocean).
• Quoting internal and external customers both domestic and abroad.
• Perform all aspects of customer service and carrier relations (negotiating rates & services and securing spot quotes with carriers to increase profits and reduce customer costs) through direct communication with customers and agents.
• Handle the movement of temp control cargos, and cold chain supply requirements and regulations.
• Manage relationship with vendors and carriers to maintain a quality level of service.
• Knowledge of import and export routing and documentation. Both Air and Ocean
• Able to set and meet deadlines per internal and external customer expectations.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance for import and export, including AES filing
• Have knowledge of Customs Business – such as Customs Bonds, Importer Security Filing.
• Creation and maintenance of client SOP.
• Process shipment documents, including filing of paperwork.
• Ensure invoicing of customers is accurate to quoted and contractual obligations, and submit the approved invoices for payment.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong mathematical skills, with the ability to calculate freight rates, including the effect of dimensionalized weight, and amounts such as percentages, volume, and discounts.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete job tasks within defined timelines.
• Ability to effectively work independently and as a team member.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, One Note, Teams and Outlook.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma or Degree in logistics or a related field.

Preferred Experience:

• 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and high proficiency in Excel
• Experience in transportation industry.
• Knowledge of TMS applications and freight systems.
• Microsoft Office products such as Word and Outlook.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Competitive salary ranging from $50,000 - $58,000 CAD. Please note, compensation may vary based on candidates skills and experience.
• Medical, dental, disability, AD&D, and life insurance benefits.
• Access to our EAP (Resources for Living) to better support our team.
• Years of service recognition awards.

Lynden International Logistics ULC is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Accommodation will be provided in all stages of the hiring process. Contact us for any accommodation requests, and we will work with you to meet your needs.