Sea Logistics Operational Care Specialist, Import

Kuehne+Nagel; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking a Sea Logistics Operational Care Specialist – Broker Handover to ensure timely transfer of documentation to customs brokers for efficient clearance. You will collaborate with terminals, carriers, CBSA, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain compliance.

You will use KPI dashboards to monitor service quality, support automation of broker handover, and help arrange trucking and customs clearance, with a base salary between $45,000 and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Customs, freight forwarding, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with risk mitigation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem solver able to raise concerns and resolve discrepancies.
• Adaptable and resourceful in the face of system disruptions.
• Experience with e-Manifest systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate handover of shipping documents to customs brokers.
• Manage e-manifest filings and resolve related issues with OCC, CBSA, terminals, and brokers.
• Support broker handover automation by ensuring proper profiles and process improvements.
• Maintain 100% compliance with the Code of Conduct and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Utilize KPI dashboards to monitor service quality and support risk management.

Skills

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Adaptable

e-Manifest systems

Customs experience

Tools

Descartes

Job description

It's more than a job As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. You are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

How you create impact

The Sea Logistics Operational Care Specialist – Broker Handover ensures the timely and accurate transfer of documentation to customs brokers for efficient clearance. This role involves resolving documentation issues, collaborating with various stakeholders like terminals, carriers, and CBSA, and maintaining compliance with transport regulations to meet customer expectations within the Operational Care Centre (OCC).

• Ensure timely and accurate handover of shipping documents to customs brokers, obtaining necessary shipment information from carriers, NVOCCs, and overseas offices.
• Manage e-manifest filings for Canadian shipments, resolve related documentation issues using platforms like Descartes, and troubleshoot customs clearance or documentation problems in collaboration with OCC, AOCC, terminals, CBSA, SSLs, and brokers.
• Support broker handover automation by ensuring proper business profile setup and actively participate with the process and systems team to improve workflows and reduce waste.
• Maintain 100% compliance with the Code of Conduct, provide timely customer information, and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to arrange necessary services like trucking and customs clearance.
• Utilize KPI dashboards to monitor and improve service quality, analyze reports for performance enhancements, and contribute to risk management and contingency planning.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

What we would like you to bring

• 1+ years of experience in Customs, freight forwarding, or supply chain management, ideally with exposure to Sea Logistics.
• Proficieny in the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, with the ability to identify issues, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Proactive problem-solver who is comfortable raising concerns, investigating discrepancies, and taking ownership of resolutions.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with the ability to navigate changing priorities and system disruptions while maintaining operational performance.
• Experience with e-Manifest systems is an asset.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target base salary range for this position is between $45,000 and $55,000. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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