Import and Logistics Specialist

InterAtlas Chemical Inc.; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 104,350 - 165,198; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer RRSP contributions

Health, dental and vision care

Flexible scheduling

Personal and vacation time

Job summary

A chemical distribution company located in the Niagara Region is looking for a Transportation and Logistics Coordinator to handle the end-to-end movement of international freight. The ideal candidate should possess at least three years of freight forwarding experience and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include negotiating rates, preparing documentation, and ensuring timely delivery. The company offers a competitive salary, health benefits, RRSP contributions, and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of freight forwarding experience.
• Experience with FCL, LCL, air import/export.
• Understanding of customs clearance processes.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate freight rates and ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare documentation for international shipments.
• Coordinate actions with internal departments.

Skills

Freight and INCO terms knowledge

Strong negotiation skills

Geographical and geopolitical knowledge

Shipping and receiving background

Time management skills

Excellent written communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

University degree or college certificate in logistics or supply chain management

Job description

Transportation and Logistics Coordinator

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InterAtlas Chemical is an international trading and distribution company of intermediate chemicals used in various manufacturing processes. We source material from vendors across the globe for our North American based customers. Our annual import volume of 1500+ containers is supported by our team of 65 employees; we are an extraordinary office with big ambitions.

InterAtlas offers its employees a unique opportunity to learn and to fast‑track their career in a well‑managed, well‑established company, with strong values centered around the performance of people. The name InterAtlas literally means “In Between Giants”, and to outsmart the giants in our industry it requires people with lots of practical intelligence and drive who like to hustle and grow.

The ideal candidate will own end‑to‑end movement of international freight into North America – from negotiating rates to ensuring flawless documentation, customs clearance, and timely delivery for our customers.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Flawless communication with all parties in our supply chains
• Negotiate freight rates, freight requirements, and scheduling carriers throughout North America, as well as overseas
• Prepare accurate documentation to support the movement of containers
• Coordinate necessary action plans with the appropriate departments
• Understand transportation and industry market conditions throughout the world and communicate issues that could impact operations
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure the timely, accurate and appropriate escalation of issues
• Arrange customs clearance, distribution and invoicing for third‑party clients

Qualifications That Are Important To Us

• At least three years of freight forwarding experience comprising of the following:
• FCL and LCL import and export ocean freight
• Air import and export
• US Domestic trucking experience
• Ability to complete documentation accurately, including, but not limited to: BL, HBL, AWB, PL, COA, COO, DGD
• At least two years of international and cross‑border customs clearance
• Deep understanding of various filing such as, AES filing (export) and ISF filing (import)
• Canadian (B3) and American (CBP3461) clearance documentation understanding
• At least one year of dispatching experience with drayage (container freight) in all markets including USEC, USWC, PNW, and GULF; Over the road FTL and LTL
• Accurately prepare DOT, DGD, IATA documentation
• Track and trace vessels, airlines, rail, as well as terminals for cargo availability
• Accounting knowledge in terms of payables/receivables etc.
• Gathering and negotiating rates for sales of ocean freight, airfreight, drayage, OTR, warehousing and storage, and accessorials
• A university degree or college certificate specializing in logistics or supply chain management is an advantage, but not a necessity

Knowledge & Skills to Succeed

• Freight and INCO terms knowledge
• Strong negotiation skills
• Geographical and geopolitical knowledge
• Shipping and receiving, and warehousing background is required
• Strong priority setting, multitasking and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and with a group of others
• Comfortable working with various computer software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Experience in the chemical industry will be helpful but not required

What We Can Offer You

• Employer RRSP contributions
• Health, dental and vision care
• Other financial rewards are considered based on individual and company performance
• Full‑time hours and flexible scheduling
• Personal and vacation time
• Salary commensurate with experience

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Supply Chain

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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