Ocean Freight Facilitator

Oxford Food Group, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Food Group is the world's largest provider of Wild Blueberries, North America's largest producers of premium, frozen carrots and one of Canada's premier manufacturer's of onion rings and battered appetizers.

**Benefits of being an Oxford Frozen Foods Employee**:

- Competitive Wages
- Annual Profit Share
- Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
- Matching Pension Plan
- Employee Housing Loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000, interest free
- Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off
- Employee Discount Program offering great discounts at various businesses and industries
- Employee pricing on products we produce

Oxford Food Group has an opportunities for an Ocean Freight Facilitator, located in Oxford, NS. The position reports to the Shipping & Receiving Department Head.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and maintain a weekly schedule for sales orders to ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Collaborate closely with Ocean Brokers to secure booking numbers and select appropriate vessels for shipment.
- Review and update freight rates as provided by brokers on a monthly basis to maintain accurate pricing.
- Communicate effectively with departments and select customers to ensure clarity and alignment.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation.
- Solve problems quickly and effectively.

**Qualifications**:

- A degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field would be considered an asset
- Previous experience would be considered an asset
- Strong computer literacy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

**Desired Qualities and Abilities**:

- Follow all policies and procedures and work in a safe manner
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Great time management
- Strong attention to detail
- Sense of urgency
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Oxford Frozen Foods requires all employees to have an active role in organizational sustainability initiatives including,
- Correctly divert waste to support Zero Waste initiatives
- React to green wastes (wasted energy and water, air leaks, product leaks etc.) by submitting work orders for immediate repair