LOGISTICS SPECIALIST (EXPORT)

Job Responsibility:

Company: Canfisco Group (

Location: Richmond (free employee parking)

Reports To: Director of Sales

Annual Salary: $65K - $75K, commensurate with experience.

Office Hours: 8am - 4.30pm; remote work option limited.

Annual Vacation: 3 weeks

Benefits: Extended Health, Dental, Group RRSP, Short Term Disability, Long Term

Disability, Life Insurance, Travel Insurance, Accidental Death &

Dismemberment, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Canfisco Group (Canfisco) is a fishing industry icon, with 117 years in the seafood industry. Canfisco harvests, processes, and markets sustainable seafood products from the coastal waters of British Columbia and Alaska to over 43 countries around the world.

Our company has a diverse and complex organizational structure with operations both in Canada (British Columbia) and the United States (Washington and Alaska) and employs over 4,000+ employees and fish harvesters during the peak season.

THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking an experienced logistics specialist to add to our growing logistics team. Primary responsibilities include preparing documents for shipments to overseas customers, coordinating with sales and operations, customer correspondence, negotiating with shipping lines/freight forwarders and staying one step ahead of changing export rules and regulations.

Working as part of a small team, the ideal candidate is a self-starter, someone highly organized, who enjoys working with people to get the job done!.

ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS CRITICAL FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:

o Planner -anticipates what is next and executes accordingly.

o Meticulous - attention to detail is second nature.

o People Person - works well with others; not afraid to pick up the phone to get answers or ask questions.

o Resourceful - proactive, quick to connect the dots, finds creative solutions.

o Work Ethic - reliable and responsible; requires minimal supervision.

o Professionalism - represents the company with professionalism and integrity.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Plan, coordinate and execute export orders by securing a booking through freight forwarders/carriers and providing instructions to warehouse.

o Prepare required certificates, commercial invoice, and other documents for shipments.

o Communicate with customers regarding status of their orders and resolve any issues that may arise.

o Create sales orders in the inventory management system and post invoices.

o Investigate and reconcile discrepancies related to product quantities, payments or invoices.

o Keep current with changing regulations and necessary permits/certificates necessary to export worldwide (28 countries+)

o Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues or improve processes.

o Verify, code, and submit invoices from service providers for payment.

o Maintain export shipment log and organize files.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE / SKILLS):

o Minimum 5 years of export logistics documentation experience required (shipments outside Canada and the United States).

o Experience with frozen/ perishable products will be given priority.

o Must have own vehicle (location is not transit accessible).

o Post secondary education in business and/or, supply chain management are an asset.

o Organized, systematic and detail oriented.

o Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

o Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pivot when necessary.

o Strong problem-solving skills required.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

o Work Environment - a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment, where no two days are ever the same!

o Diverse Team - a multi-ethnic and multi-generational team at all levels of the organization.

o Learning and Development - an organization that values, encourages, and supports learning.

o Mentorship - the opportunity to be mentored by leaders in the food manufacturing industry.

o Compensation - a competitive compensation package which includes a commitment to performance-based bonuses and pay increases.

o Career Progression - excellent opportunities for advancement as part of the company's succession plan.

If you possess the above noted qualifications, we would like to hear from you. To apply send your resume to View email address on ca.edajobs.com with Export Logistics in the subject line.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• logistics: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person