Logistics Coordinator

**Logistics Coordinator**
- Overview:_

The role of Logistics Coordinator is critical in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal teams. You will support the business by handling the logistics and coordinating the transportation aspects of JASCO equipment for both sales and leasing opportunities ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.

**Responsibilities**
- Coordinate with JASCO’s internal teams to determine shipping and receiving requirements
- Research, gather quotes and recommend optimal shipment modes, analyzing the financial and scheduling impacts of these recommendations
- Prepare packages for shipping which can include lifting and packaging equipment of 50+ pounds
- Prepare all required shipping documentation to ensure timely delivery while maintaining compliance with all pertinent regulations including but not limited to USMCA/Commercial Invoices, Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS), Proformas
- Ensure compliance of export documentation, including the preparation of Export Permits, with the regulations and laws of all the countries where our products are delivered
- Receive incoming packages ensuring internal receipt processes are followed
- Review import and export procedures to ensure compliance in accordance with legal regulations and internal corporate guidelines
- Perform rate negotiations with carriers, freight forwarders and brokers to ensure the highest level of services is achieved
- Maintain policies and procedures for logistics activities
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics, import or export, or customer issues concerning these
- Perform all other duties as required

**Required Qualifications and Experience**
- Understanding of Logistics and procurement
- Ability to prepare shipping documents including Customs/Commercial Invoices; bills of lading, Manifests or Cargo Control documents, Import/Export Declarations, Certificates of Origin
- Ability to interpret government regulations as they pertain to shipping and receiving
- Solid computer skills including MS Office suite
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to read and write in English
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment maintaining focus on work quality
- Willingness and ability to learn
- Strong work ethic, dedicated to getting the job done
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Canadian Resident, or have a Valid Canadian Work Permit and have been in Canada for a minimum of 10 years
- Must be able to acquire a government security clearance
- Previous experience in international shipping and shipping documentation (Brokerage and Freight Forwarding) and corresponding with customs brokerage agencies
- Working knowledge of Canadian Customs and other federal laws and regulations
- Understanding of Incoterms and Harmonized Tariff Schedule

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Experience with inventory and tracking systems
- Dangerous good shipping certification
- WHMIS certification
- Experience with Industrial Health, Safety and Environment programs
- Current Forklift Certification and Driver’s license desired

**Education**

Diploma in Material or Supply Chain Management (desired) or equivalent work experience

JASCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. JASCO encourages applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. JASCO will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Application question(s):
Work Location: In person