Logistics Specialist

Veolia; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking a Logistics Operations professional in Oakville. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day logistics, coordinate materials flow between departments, and ensure compliance with import/export regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficient use of SAP, and effective communication across teams.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in logistics function.
• 2-3 years SAP experience in sales & distribution.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for OTD/OTC delivery performance KPIs.
• Act as main contact for internal teams and expedite materials flow.
• Maintain logistics compliance and reporting databases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Detail-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We provide a wide range of water systems for various applications, including food and beverage, municipal water, microelectronics ultrapure water, and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. Our portfolio includes chemicals and monitoring solutions, start-up and operations services, membrane and ion exchange products and custom-engineered equipment.

Job Description

Veolia's Logistics team is seeking a strong candidate for the day-to-day logistics operations, warehousing, and
export/import activities.The successful candidate will work directly with the NAM Logistics Team, Production Plants, Customer Fulfillment Solutions, PSI, along with the extended Global Supply Chain team.
This is a fast-paced job with many variables in which you will be constantly reviewing and working with senior
(internal/external) Logistics team. The position will be based in Oakville, ON.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for OTD/OTC delivery performance KPIs to ensure communication accuracy for order fulfillment
• Act as the main point of contact for internal teams, coordinate and expedite the flow of materials between departments, manufacturing plants and suppliers
• Run reports, interface with production, sales, purchasing and suppliers to ensure timely customs release and schedule inbound and outbound deliveries
• Identify and react to short lead time, rush and emergency orders to meet customer requirements
• Arrange export and import of shipments by various multimodal transports (Air, Ocean, Road) to/from overseas destinations in compliance with TDG, IATA, IMDG regulations
• Responsible for compliance with Customs Acts and regulations (CBSA/CBP), submit CAED Export declarations (B-13) through CAED online software
• Create and submit PAPS and EPA documents including EPA NOA, cover letter, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, TSCA and ACE Electronic Manifest through CBP/smart border online software
• Provide cost estimates for movement of goods to domestic/overseas destinations based on appropriate carrier and transport modes
• Maintain logistics, export/import compliance and reporting databases ensuring ongoing accuracy
• Execute and maintain SAP transactional records including inventory management (receiving, storing, picking, staging and distribution), post goods issue and RMAs
• Responsible for inventory management including cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and maintaining accurate stock levels
• Responsible for indirect purchasing activities, invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries
• Create small parcel shipments and maintain accurate files of packing and shipping activities
• Comply with EHS & Quality System regulations and policies

This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in supply chain/business, with a minimum 2-3 years of experience in the logistics function
• Minimum 2-3 years of SAP experience in the sales & distribution, planning and shipment module
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office and Google Suite
• Must have working knowledge of import/export regulations (e.g. Tariff Classification; Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, etc.) and carrier management
• Forklift certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification required

Desired Characteristics

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
• Ability to adapt / drive change across a global team in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Strong result-oriented mindset and extremely detail and result oriented mindset
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong digital mindset comfortable entering and retrieving data in a variety of software platforms and drive changes with every changing technology

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.