Export Documentation Coordinator

Export Documentation Coordinator

 

Parrish & Heimbecker

Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as an Export Documentation Coordinator based in Vancouver, BC .

Work and grow with a family-owned company.

Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 115 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.
With over 80 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution, animal feed production, egg grading and processing.

Benefits

Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:  

• Learning and Development Programs
• Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Program
• Company Events

Your Role

The Export Documentation Coordinator is a member of the 3-person team responsible for the execution all export documents pertaining to our bulk vessel program out of the Port of Vancouver. 

Day to Day

• Prepare, review, and dispatch export documentation in accordance with contractual, regulatory, and banking requirements; liaise with buyers on document instructions and amendments
• Arrange sampling, inspections, and certification with inspection / laboratory providers
• Issue commercial invoices to buyers and review vendor invoices, identifying and allocating applicable costs for customer chargeback
• Liaise with banks on document presentation under letters of credit; ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Provide timely updates to internal teams, including cash/treasury, on payment status and expected value dates

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in export documentation with a preference for agriculture or bulk commodities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Post-secondary education in areas such as logistics, agriculture, business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Work experience with letters of credit may be considered
• High level of communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational and time managements skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills to proactively identify issues and provide viable solutions to problems
• Ability to build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work flexible working hours with a strong work ethic to be motivated and reliable

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.