Senior Specialist, Logistics at IMAX IMAX

Trade Ready; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment technology sector is seeking a Senior Specialist in Logistics to oversee logistics operations and compliance. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive expertise in supply chain management to optimize performance and mitigate risks, working closely with diverse stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Logistics/Supply Chain experience required.
• Strong understanding of international customs regulations and policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics operations and coordinate with customs brokers.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and processes.
• Evaluate logistics performance to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Logistics management

Risk identification

Data analysis

Education

College diploma or University degree

PMAC certificate or CIFFA certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Company: IMAX
Job role: Senior Specialist, Logistics
Location: Mississauga, ON

With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, IMAX is the gold standard in immersive entertainment. We are the go-to, end-to-end premium technology platform for the world’s greatest filmmakers and creators — giving them the tools to realize their visions to the fullest.

As a result, IMAX attracts the most skilled and accomplished professionals in entertainment and technology. Our global teams merge technical, creative and operational expertise, deep industry relationships spanning the world, and an agile, entrepreneurial approach that prioritizes quality and innovation.

Our success is driven by our people. We cultivate our unique culture by fostering strong team connections, recognizing and rewarding excellence, and creating a workplace that empowers success. By working together in service of our mission, we push the limits of human imagination and transcend the ordinary.

Job Description:

About the Role

The Sr. Specialist, Logistics will assist in developing, maintaining, and reporting logistics expenditures and performance and will evaluate and analyze various forms of data to identify opportunities for improvement. The incumbent will perform the day-to-day functions for processing incoming and outgoing shipments from a documentation, customs and transportation perspective and be familiar with shipping and receiving practices to support the measurement and improvement processes for that function. A solid background in all modes of transport and customs experience is mandatory. The Sr. Specialist, Logistics will also perform other duties as required, and work voluntary overtime as required.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage daily operations with the customs brokers, and stakeholders, identifying and mitigating potential risks or delays for all shipments
• Keep updated on the key issues affecting logistics such as customs, port strikes, legislative changes, etc.
• Coordinate with Buyers, vendors, freight forwarders and carriers to ensure timely, accurate and cost-effective delivery of goods
• Perform activities such as coding of freight invoices, resolving discrepancies, ensuring rate schedules are current, reviewing confidential carrier contracts, and service level reviews
• Ensure compliance with all customs regulations and relevant processes on North American and Global import and export transactions
• Provide in-house guidance on Classifications, HS tariff codes, DG shipments, Trade Compliance and FTA
• Support the evaluation and analysis of the logistics, shipping and receiving departments to identify opportunities for improvement
• Support all internal customers with logistics needs as required

What You’ll Need:

• 5-7 years of Logistics/Supply Chain experience
• College diploma/University degree is an asset
• PMAC certificate, or CIFFA certificate a plus
• Proficient in the following: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of International customs regulations, laws, and policies; trade agreements, certificates and marking of origin, customs clearance, customs & shipping documentation

Nice to Have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well organized and able to multitask
• A strong team-player, experience working in cross-functional teams is preferred
• Highly energized, results-oriented problem solver who demonstrates a high level of initiative
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize changing demands

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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