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Industrial Projects - Halifax, Canada - Geodis FF Canada Ltd.

Geodis FF Canada Ltd.

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 month ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

GEODIS is a leading worldwide provider of customized transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain solutions. We unlock value in a complex and evolving world.

We have the knowledge, scale, and commitment to improve every part of supply chain.

We focus on four core business lines:
freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution & express deliveries, and road transport. It has revenues of 13.7 billion euros, clients, and more than employees working in 170 countries around the world.

Mission:
We help our clients succeed by overcoming logístical constraints

Vision:
We are the growth partner for our clients

Values:
We are committed to our clients

We continuously innovate

We are passionate

We demonstrate solidarity

We build trust

We build trust

Geodis Freight Forwarding Canada is looking for a Project Specialist to join our growing
Industrial Project's team.

Industrial Projects, supplies and combines freight services, information management and added value into integrated transport solutions, together with services involving the transport of heavier or more complicated goods, often on a turn-key basis where cargo is taken 'door to door'.

The purpose is to support customers by offering one partner to solve their project supply chain challenges worldwide, with a focus on the Marine Logistics/ Military, Oil & Gas, Mining, Power, Renewables, Rail, Aid & Relief and Infrastructure markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Function as a point of contact for customer(s).
Review/Respond to requests (freight, spot quote, insurance etc.).
Select the appropriate vendor and carrier(s).
Respond to customer requests for shipment status

(Internal:

Geodis & Agents / External: Customers)

Resolve customer billing inquiries.
Coordinate with other departments to respond to inquiries and resolve issues.
Escalate issues to the next management level if appropriate.
Break down and distribute into files and calculate charges.
Enter all charges into the system.
Close files, and pass invoices and credit memos.
Post and maintain information on system.
Monitor reports, identify shipment exceptions, rectify potential service failures.
Regular work with invoices, calculations, tracking and correcting mistakes in supplier invoices and following all quality routines.
Document actions taken by entering required information into GEODIS freight management system.
Comply with corporate, regional, branch, and department policies and procedures.
Any additional task or activity as requested by management.

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education, or equivalent industry experience.
IATA, IMO and TDG Certification / Training desired.
Cargowise Certification (CCS or CCS) an asset.
35 years relevant freight forwarding experience in marine, air, land, rail; chartering experience is an asset.
Knowledge of Canadian customs processes an asset.
Fluent in English / Secondary languages (French) an asset.
Knowledge of supplier conditions, delivery terms, Incoterms and purchasing conditions.

Other Competencies:

A sense of responsibility to take responsibility for one's own work, and to be responsible for business operations and to help each other in daily work activities.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Problem Solving abilities ability to think outside the box / related skill/experience usage.
Ability to multitask / desk management / organizational skills.
Project RFI; RFQ/RFP capability research, implement, business format written response, procurement, pricing.
Can understand and work around cultural barriers.