Specialist, Global Logistics - Term

Position: Specialist, Global Logistics - 9 Month Term
This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

Why West Jet
Since our story took off in 1996, West Jet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We’re proud to be one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.
The  Specialist, Global Logistics  applies knowledge & experience to deliver West Jet materials around the world. Reporting to the Team Lead, Shipping & Logistics, this role will collaborate with West Jet business units in planning and delivery of equipment and supplies to various locations world-wide. The ideal candidate will have experience in International transportation, logistics and customs processes. A critical mindset to meeting customer expectations and the ability to collaborate and plan in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Process requests for logistical services, assess, identify, and perform logistical moves to meet and exceed stakeholder requirements and expectations in the most efficient means possible, reducing costs and avoiding risks

Adhere to Customs procedures to ensure smooth clearance and delivery of shipments

Adhere to Dangerous Goods and other safety regulations to ensure safe transportation and delivery of shipments

Recommend and contribute to development of process improvement

Develop supplier relationships to maximize supplier performance and best cost

Review and process invoices from suppliers

Provide exceptional customer service and support to Global Logistics’ internal and external stakeholders

Coordination and execution of shipments via all modes of transport around the world

Application of regulatory requirements including Int’l Customs, transportation, and dangerous goods regulations

Ongoing tracking, monitoring, and reporting of shipment status to stakeholders

Ability to identify risks and opportunities to plan and implement processes & procedures to optimize logistics activities and reduce costs

Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and leverage advantageous negotiating position for rates, and services

Collaboratively support West Jet business units to identify logistical risks & opportunities within their activities

Contribute and develop data analysis to establish and interpret Key Performance Indicators

Contribute to supplier contracts and agreements development

Assist on special projects when assigned by Team Lead or Manager

Qualifications

3-5 years of international shipping and logistics experience

High School or equivalent (post-secondary preferred)

Certifications such as CCS (Certified Customs Specialist), CIFFA (Certificate in International Freight Forwarding), CITT (Canadian Institute of Traffic & Transportation)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Certificate (Air & Ground)

Intermediate to advanced computer skills including MS Word, Excel,

Help mentoring junior employees & team members

Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written, Spanish and French would be an asset

Can provide consistent results in a fast paced and time sensitive environment

Excellent organizational skills

The Benefits Of Being a West Jetter
West Jet provides all West Jetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win

Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date

Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

About West Jet Group Of Companies
West Jet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to…