What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mission Critical Specialist position at Purolator?
Working at Purolator International is more than a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a winning team and to contribute to the success of our growing company. Purolator International is a leading U.S. based supply chain logistics solutions provider specializing in the air and ground forwarding of express, freight and parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within North America. We are a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. You can learn more about us on YouTube and LinkedIn.
When we say we’re the best, we’re not just tooting our own horn. We’re incredibly proud of the many awards we’ve won for shipping to, from, and within Canada.
Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs (80% paid by Employer)
- Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans
- Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary)
- Annual Bonus Incentive Plan
- Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A)
- Paid Time Off Including: 15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days
- Paid Holidays
- 100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program
- 100% Paid Military/Reserves Leave Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Program
- Identify Theft Protection Discount Program
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
We also offer social responsibility initiatives covering a wide range of business aspects and employee relationships such as supporting local communities, educating, and empowering workers, promoting gender equality and minorities, reducing our footprint, etc.
Description
The primary responsibility of this role is to provides coordination and oversight of all domestic air and ground, as well as import and export shipments at gateway, including shipment and document preparation, booking, coordination of customs clearance, and pick-up and delivery in a 24/7/365 environment
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and/or international shipments based on client requirements, via phone and email, ensuring coverage of assigned shifts in a 24/7/365 environment.
- Coordination with agents, carriers, and brokers to procure scheduling and rates, as well as administration of these activities.
- Routing of shipments and preparation of pre-alert documentation
- Booking of all air and ground shipments with appropriate agent/carrier
- Coordinates pick-up and delivery of shipments with shipper/consignee.
- Enters all shipments and related information into the applicable TMS as required in a timely manner ensuring milestones are available in real-time.
- Follow up on all shipments to ensure customer commitments are met.
- Validate that critical connections are made.
- React to any delays to keep shipments moving.
- Update clients and others (sales, CRR’s, etc.) of changes in status. Document preparation specific to a given shipment, including but not limited to BOL, MAWB, HAWB, Commercial Invoice, and Certification of Origin.
- Develop pricing and routing for ground, NFO air freight including cargo airlines, passenger airlines, chartered aircraft, deferred air freight, OBC.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, agents, and carriers. Prepare competitive and market-based solutions.
- Prepare and analyze reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, as required.
- As a 24/7/365 operation, have a willingness to be flexible with scheduling and available to respond to and meet customer needs outside of traditional working hours.
Experience
- 1-year previous experience in logistics (domestic, import and export procedures).
- Previous experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Word/Excel.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to change in a high stress environment.
- Ability to work independently.
Education
Bachelor’s degree and/or a min of 3 years of position-related, logistics experience is required
Purolator International values diverse perspective and life experiences. Purolator International encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Candidates applying will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Purolator International participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program www.e-verify.gov.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a favorable background and reference checks.
POSTING DETAILS
Requisition Number: 65808
Job Code: 2957
Reports to: Manager Mission Critical U.S.
Working Conditions: Office Environment
