Sea Freight Specialist

Sea Freight Specialist

Are you looking for a stimulating and dynamic job in the surrounding area of Montréal? Would you like to be part of a team that believes in your potential and part of a great company that will help you advance in your career? This is the job for you We are currently looking for a Sea Freight Specialist for one of our clients in the in the mining & metals industry.

What is in it for you:

• Hourly salary of $56 to $65, based on experience.
• 12-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• On-site work in a dynamic environment in Montréal.
• Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage contract performance, vessel nominations, vetting requirements and timely upload of selected freight and cargo contracts into database.
• Optimising commercial outcomes across seaborne supply chain in close collaboration with Business Units scheduling teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate commercial freight information is reflected in the internal systems and regular (daily/weekly/monthly) reports - in compliance with agreed procedures and protocols.
• Conducting routine and ad-hoc reporting and analysis (P&L, Desk activity, market, emissions, delays, owner/broker analysis, meeting recaps etc.).
• Support Chartering/Operations Managers and the Desk Head in project management for the initiatives across all aspects of the Atlantic desk activities (regional and global freight markets, portfolio management, digital, decarbonisation, supply chain improvements, new business).
• Collaborate with Vetting team for continuous improvement of crew welfare, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards across the fleet.

What you will need to succeed:

• Degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business/Economics
• Training or experience in the commercial aspects of shipping, commodity marketing/trading, or logistics, preferably in the dry bulk sector
• Ability to build and maintain excellent collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Clear communication and presentation abilities, including proficiency in Power Point
• Proficiency in data analytics using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, etc.
• Independent, driven, and curious to learn.
• English required / French an asset.

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