Job Description:
 

The Opportunity:

This individual is responsible for the operational execution of product movements from the point of supply to the delivery to the customer. This individual will interact with supply chain partners (e.g. product suppliers, carriers) on a transactional basis to coordinate the movement of product as per the parameters defined in the contract of sale.  This individual acts as the key contact with the customers/ overseas offices, shipping lines, truckers, freight forwarders and other logistics partners servicing the International markets.

 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Processes shipments through an order management system
• Issues loading instructions to the carrier(s) and supplier(s)
• Prepares or compiles documentation required for the shipment and ownership transfer of product
• Negotiate documents with banks for letter or credit payment term
• Invoices and forwards documents to the customer as per the contract of sale
• Secures payment through Letters of Credit
• Monitors the shipments in transit and trouble-shoots for any logistical issues to ensure that customer service levels are not impacted
• Acts as a liaison with the customer for all post sale communications
• Cost freight on timely manner
• Approves, tracks and ensures payment of freight and storage invoices
• Compute reporting metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, order fulfillment, prepare reports on logistics performance measures.
• Maintain databases of logistics information.
• Files documentation
• Accurate and timely delivery of products in the most cost-effective manner
• Timely and accurate administration of documentation
• Reduction of incremental storage, demurrage and freight costs related to any service issues

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in international logistics or equivalent work experience required
• 5-7 years’ experience in logistics operations or related field required
• Good computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and an aptitude to learn   new software when required
• Fluent in English
• Bilingual is an asset such as Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese
• Letters of Credit, applications, rules and practices
• Outstanding ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and to work in an extremely fast- paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Listening, Written and Verbal)
• Extremely well organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to take initiative and independently prioritize own work
• Strong problem-solving skills

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.