Logistics Agent

Type of contract: Independent Contractor

Duration of contract: No end date / opportunity to go direct

Location: Hybrid

Hours: 40 hrs week

Pay Rate: $35/hr (pay is negotiable)

Language: Bilingual French & English

Industry: Renewable energy producer, offering customized battery energy storage systems, control software, installation, commissioning, operation, inspection, monitoring, and management.

**Requirements**:International Experience required

*Must be a Canadian Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of Canada**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Manage customer needs & inquiries in a timely & efficient manner
- Review orders daily to ensure the cargo will be loaded or has been loaded as per customer requirements and make adjustments when necessary
- Ensure all cargo inbound to terminals has proper Terminal Authorization prior to arrival
- Create accurate and detailed transloading instructions the terminals to follow
- Maintain harmonious working relationship with Ocean Carriers and terminals
- Produce all necessary reports, both internally & externally as required
- Perform all follow-ups with the designated Export Traffic Coordinator on the necessary documentation requested by the customer and ensure timelines are met
- Maintain an accurate account & understanding of the customers contractual requirements for their orders, and escalate to the appropriate parties when assistance is needed
- Working cohesively with the Commercial Group on a day-to-day basis

**Required Qualifications**:

- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the Shipping Industry
- High school Diploma or higher
- Customer service experience (must)
- Excellent typing and data entry skills
- Good working knowledge of Outlook and Excel
- Attention to detail and an attitude for a fast-paced, multi-tasking and customer service-minded environment are all required skills.
- Must have International Experience

*Must be a Canadian Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of Canada**

**About GPSI**:
Global Partner Solutions provides supply chain support and managed technical services to OEM and tier 1 through 3 aerospace & defense companies. Since 2006, we've provided supply chain management services to major companies such as Bombardier, Safran, Honeywell, and Mitsubishi, by deploying our experts to work with our clients' suppliers worldwide. Our extensive network of Supply Chain experts, strategically located near our customers' suppliers, reduces the need for costly travel amongst many other benefits. We have expanded our services to include ESG & Supply Chain Sustainability services aimed at helping companies integrate social responsibility into their overall strategy and enhance the efficiencies of their supply chain.