Title: Senior Freight Forwarder
Location: Lachine
Industry: Freight Forwarding
Currently expanding and seeking a qualified Senior Freight Forwarding Specialist to join the team and lead the International Logistics division. Looking for a qualified individual who is well versed in all facets of Freight Forwarding and international services, will have in-depth knowledge that includes air and ocean container booking, intermodal services and customs clearances procedures. Someone who is has a great network in the industry!
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Seeking a professional with ambition, drive, hard work, can manage the departments day-today operations but also help drive growth and innovation by expanding the service portfolio and increase global presence.
Apply now: melissa.cumetti@randstad.ca
Advantages
- Permanent full time, Monday to Friday
- Positive work-life balance, flexible schedule
- Ability to pick your schedule, work from home / office once fully onboarded
- Salary based on experience, ranging from 85k - 100k range
- Company insurance package 50% paid by employer
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- RSP program available
Responsibilities
• Deliver white-glove client-focused solutions to customer requirements
• Establish procedures for new accounts and collaborate with key stakeholders of customer processes
• Support with the growth of profits in the logistics department
• Plan, coordinate, and execute shipments via air, sea, rail, or road
• Negotiate pricing and service level agreements with clients and carriers
• Prepare and review essential documents such as bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations
• Ensure all import/export regulations and requirements are met
• Provide clients with guidance on logistics solutions, regulations, and cost-saving strategies
• Lead and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations
• Analyze and optimize shipping costs and operational processes
• Stay updated on international trade news and transportation regulations
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, including Incoterms and safety regulations
• Analyze shipment data to track performance and identify trends
• Identify areas of improvement to meet quotas and put in place processes.
Qualifications
• Minimum 10+ years of industry experience with a College Diploma or bachelor’s degree
• Dangerous goods certification required or obtainable.
• Knowledge of online booking services for rail and ocean, tracking, tracing, and leading market pricing indicators.
• Required skills in operations, leadership, and customer service are necessities.
• Demonstrated ability to help close new business and nurture organic growth of existing accounts.
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs.
• Highly Customer-centric and have a sense of urgency.
• A self-motivator and a self-learner with a strong drive.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to adapt to unforeseen changes remains patient and calm under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CBSA online portals (CERS and E-manifest).
Summary
Focusing the Transport & Logistics industry, we are here to help you find the right job in this field. We invite you to reach out to Melissa Cumetti:
melissa.cumetti@randstad.ca
LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-cumetti-2ab401169/
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Title: Senior Freight Forwarder
Location: Lachine
Industry: Freight Forwarding
Currently expanding and seeking a qualified Senior Freight Forwarding Specialist to join the team and lead the International Logistics division. Looking for a qualified individual who is well versed in all facets of Freight Forwarding and international services, will have in-depth knowledge that includes air and ocean container booking, intermodal services and customs clearances procedures. Someone who is has a great network in the industry!
Seeking a professional with ambition, drive, hard work, can manage the departments day-today operations but also help drive growth and innovation by expanding the service portfolio and increase global presence.
Apply now: melissa.cumetti@randstad.ca
Advantages
- Permanent full time, Monday to Friday
- Positive work-life balance, flexible schedule
- Ability to pick your schedule, work from home / office once fully onboarded
- Salary based on experience, ranging from 85k - 100k range
- Company insurance package 50% paid by employer
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- RSP program available
...
Responsibilities
• Deliver white-glove client-focused solutions to customer requirements
• Establish procedures for new accounts and collaborate with key stakeholders of customer processes
• Support with the growth of profits in the logistics department
• Plan, coordinate, and execute shipments via air, sea, rail, or road
• Negotiate pricing and service level agreements with clients and carriers
• Prepare and review essential documents such as bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations
• Ensure all import/export regulations and requirements are met
• Provide clients with guidance on logistics solutions, regulations, and cost-saving strategies
• Lead and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations
• Analyze and optimize shipping costs and operational processes
• Stay updated on international trade news and transportation regulations
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, including Incoterms and safety regulations
• Analyze shipment data to track performance and identify trends
• Identify areas of improvement to meet quotas and put in place processes.
Qualifications
• Minimum 10+ years of industry experience with a College Diploma or bachelor’s degree
• Dangerous goods certification required or obtainable.
• Knowledge of online booking services for rail and ocean, tracking, tracing, and leading market pricing indicators.
• Required skills in operations, leadership, and customer service are necessities.
• Demonstrated ability to help close new business and nurture organic growth of existing accounts.
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs.
• Highly Customer-centric and have a sense of urgency.
• A self-motivator and a self-learner with a strong drive.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to adapt to unforeseen changes remains patient and calm under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CBSA online portals (CERS and E-manifest).
Summary
Focusing the Transport & Logistics industry, we are here to help you find the right job in this field. We invite you to reach out to Melissa Cumetti:
melissa.cumetti@randstad.ca
LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-cumetti-2ab401169/
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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