Transportation Administrator - Cambridge, Canada - ATS Automation Tooling Systems

ATS Automation Tooling Systems

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions.

At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers.

With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation.

Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget.

Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Major Duties:

The Transportation Administrator will support the daytoday functions of processing incoming and outgoing shipments from a documentation, customs and transportation perspective and be familiar with shipping and receiving practices.

Specific Responsibilities:

Work with the Applications team to develop cost commitments for the shipping, crating of customer machines.
Competitively select companies that provide the lowest cost, technically compliant solutions for the packaging and shipment of customer machines.
Be proficient in all modes of transportation (air, ocean, ground)
Help provide and execute loading plans for export freight when required
Proven background in scheduling/supporting internal and external customers when organizing line moves
Communicate any foreseeable red flags that may arise that will affect scheduling or transportation
Ability to multitask and maintain equal support across ATS divisions
Ability to focus and execute tasks in a fastpaced environment
Interpret logistics provider/shipment data for cost and process improvements, summarize and present findings as required.
Create, generate and maintain supply chain metrics to include monthly reports for performance, freight and duty expenditures, carrier usage, etc.
Prime for adhoc analysis on landed cost, RFP/RFQ responses and logistics requirements for new business proposals.
Interface with carriers and 3PLs, negotiate rates and capacity, resolve service and other issues.
Administer, support and review confidential carrier contracts, including SOPs, service level reviews and contract compliance.
Ensure carrier data is accurate and updated, including routes, annual updates and fuel surcharge programs.
Select, contract and execute cost effective and timely transportation requirements and prepare appropriate customs documentation and shipping information.
Support the evaluation and analysis of the logistics and shipping and receiving departments to identify opportunities for improvement.
Perform freight invoice audit, resolve discrepancies and ensure rate schedules are current.
Interact with ATS sites/departments, logistics providers, customers and vendors on customs and transportation issues.
Manage inbound, outbound packages in support of other logistics team members as required.
The incumbent will also perform other duties as required.
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education:

A postsecondary diploma in logistics or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years logistics background.
CCS, CITT or PLOG certification preferred.
A solid background in all modes of transport and customs experience is mandatory.
Proficient in all modes of transport with a solid understanding of the North American transportation network.
Knowledge in customs operations, laws and regulations.
Strong computer skills using MS Office, particularly Excel. Working knowledge with SAP or JDE is a definite asset.
Ability to work across functions and departments in order to achieve optimal process efficiencies.
Experience with shipping and receiving operations.
Strong analytical, investigative and problemsolving skills with exacting attention to detail and proven ability to work under pressure.
Excellent communication, negotiation and teambuilding skills.

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
We offer a robust total rewards package
Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more.
We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal ca