Logistics Coordinator

Who We Are?

At Cascadia Metals, we have never wavered from the original drive that has founded our business. Our success is rooted from the continued commitment of our owners and can be seen through the rapid growth of our organization. We invest not only in land and machinery, but also in our people...our employees. Still strong and unrelenting, we will continue to become more efficient and progressive in our thoughts moving forward. Through our optimistic view of the future, we believe there will always be room for creative, innovative distribution in the future.

Who We’re Looking for?

Cascadia Metals is seeking an experienced and motivated Logistics Coordinator to join our growing team. This role will be a permanent, full-time position and is located at our Delta branch. We are looking for a driven team member, who shares our champion mindset and values. This position which involves arranging freight, completing freight documentation (BOLS, receiving’s), working with truckers, sales, and production. Prior experience with arranging freight and docks an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Mill/ Origin agent to obtain material cargo readiness dates.
• Negotiate with ocean carriers,
  • breakbulk parcels,
  • Annual Service Contracts, (container) with Cascadia Metals
• Negotiate with Discharge Port Terminals
  • For on Doc Charge (i.e.- THC) to "first place of rest"
  • To accept inbound parcels in full
• Problem Solve overages & shortages (identified at discharge port) with all parties in the Supply Chain (i.e. Mill, Carrier & Port Terminals)
• Review and manage Incoming ocean freight
  • Bulk ships, container ships, negotiation of container contracts, negotiating, port contracts, booking of bulk shipment coming in via ocean freight, that we are responsible for,
• Investigate / Mitigate Damage & Detention Claims with Carriers
• Work closely with Sales & Operations for the seamless movement of cargo from origin to destination
• Documentation ( All Material Types Shipping Breakbulk/ Container)
  • Update SteelPlus PO Line Notes to effect amounts produced/shipped and ETA Vancouver port
  • Update breakbulk/ Container spreadsheets
• Inventory Control
  • Purchase material from international / domestic suppliers
  • Create/ update new or existing IDS
  • Coordinate the set-up of new suppliers/ vendors in SteelPlus and with accounting
• Purchasing
  • Create and issue purchase orders (keeping system up to date, regarding incoming ocean freight)
  • Process commercial invoices for payments
  • Distribute supplier/mill shipping documentation internally
  • Update PO to reflect amounts produced & container vessel booking details
  • Obtain, process & distribute ocean carrier invoices/ documentation
• Sales Inquiries
  • Obtain pricing (international and domestic sources) for all branch inquires
• Various other duties as may be required

Qualifications:

• Excellent computer skills; comfortable using Microsoft outlook, excel, and word and ability to learn specialized inventory software
• Extremely well organized, able to work independently or as a team with a high level of initiative and flexibility and willing to take on new tasks
• Self-motivated & able to problem solve within a fast paced, constantly changing plant environment
• Strong communication skills: very good handwriting, good telephone manner and excellent command of English (oral and written)
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience or formal training in occupational health and safety and process improvement based on lean six sigma principles

Why Work for Us?

We are a growing company that recognizes the importance of supporting our employees. We believe in work that stays at work by offering our employees a work-life balance along with exceptional benefits.

• Company paid benefits package, including Extended Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and Vision
• 2 week vacation available for use in the first year; 3 weeks on your second anniversary
• 4% RRSP matching program after 3 months
  

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.