Export Supervisor

1 month ago


Toronto, Canada Teknion Limited Full time

**Who are we?**

Teknion creates furniture that connects people, technology and spaces. We hold to a simple yet powerful principle: design does matter. We are a different kind of company-one with an entrepreneurial spirit defined by passion, curiosity and bold, creative thinking. A privately held company with a youthful entrepreneurial spirit, we recognize the vast skills, knowledge, perspectives and cultural contributions that diversity brings to Teknion. Because different perspectives and experiences trigger creativity and innovation, diversity is integral to our success. Our employees are the heart and soul of our business. To support their development is to enhance our biggest asset.

**What will you be doing?**
- Work effectively to liaise with various groups, such as carriers, freight forwarders, international clients, TFS Customer Service and other departments within Teknion Corporation, as well as other Global companies and suppliers.
- Coordinate shipments between the Global group of companies and Teknion, as well as Roy & Breton, Woodwork Solutions and Teknion Studio. The Export Supervisor will act as a key player in finding the best transportation / payment collection options for the above-mentioned companies, especially on behalf of those which do not have an export dept.
- Be accountable for all export-related documentation, compliance and timely submissions.
- Monitor the container loads, as well as split TFS orders by product, to maximize container loads.
- Prepare or oversee a shipping plan for upcoming orders, for two or three weeks in advance. Orders exported to the same destination will be sized and grouped by container capacity and/or delivery mode.
- Communicate weekly shipping schedule will be communicated to LTL and FTL (domestic) dept.
- Ensure the required shipping space is booked with the client’s designated freight forwarder/carrier. Empty containers should be available for on ESD, either at the Consolidation Center or directly at various suppliers’ plants.
- Ensure that dangerous goods are handled, packed and labelled according to the safety/transportation norms in Canada and overseas
- Be accountable for examining export-related documents for completeness and accuracy, amend as necessary and submit them in a timely manner, either to banks or directly to the clients, depending on payment terms.
- Responsible for processing letters of credit, documentary collections, wire transfers, etc.
- Work closely with The Finance Dept. to ensure all payment arrangements are made for all international orders.
- Provide information and advise team members on export
- and logistics-related issues, as well as offer recommendations, as required.
- Recommend transportation options, routes and comparative analyses for exporting potential orders (participation in bids), either to the clients or to the Int’l Sales Dept. group.
- Use the network of Canadian Trade Offices abroad for updates regarding local import regulations, duties and taxes, etc.
- Negotiate international transport rates with carriers and freight forwarders, chassis detention and waiting time charges with trucking companies, storage fees for orders not shipped on ESD, containers demurrage and dead runs.
- Monitor third-party invoices for services rendered (prepaid freight, dead runs, storage fees, etc) and forward to A/P dept.
- Obtain certifications and legalizations from Consular authorities, foreign embassies in Toronto, Toronto Board of Trade, etc. The Export Supervisor is in charge of compliance with export documentation.
- Take a team-oriented, proactive approach to ensure that Customer Service and Int’l Sales Teams are fully informed about shipping status/options, allowing appropriate alternate actions in case of shipping disruptions.
- Train visiting dealership members in logistic-related issues.
- Responsible for the general supervision of the Export team (time management, absence reports etc.).

**What skills, experience and education are we looking for?**
- Degree/certificate from Logistics / Supply Chain program at an accredited university or college.
- Export/Import designations (CITT, Plog, CIFFA) are an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in an International Logistics or Export environment
- Good written and oral communication skills. A second language is considered an asset
- Ability to perform efficiently in a deadline-oriented and multi-task environment
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Strong negotiation skills to negotiate rates with export authorities
- Working knowledge of International Export standards and practices, including Incoterms.

**Why should you grow with us?**
- Competitive Salary
- Company Paid benefits
- Group RRSP plan
- Pension Plan
- Excellent work environment and culture
- Corporate perks and discounts year round
- Our People
- Teknion is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization, starting w



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