Supply Chain Specialist - Pointe-Claire, Canada - Walter Surface Technologies

Walter Surface Technologies

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Pointe-Claire, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting :
Supply Chain Specialist

For over 70 years, Walter Surface Technologies has been a world leader in surface treatment technologies providing high performance abrasives, tools, power tools, chemical solutions and welding process solutions specifically designed for the metalworking industry.

Our core philosophy is focused on helping customers work better and provide "only the best" - the best technology, the best products, the best performance, the best safety and the best durability - all designed to increase their productivity and profitability.

Walter Surface Technologies ("Walter") provides innovative solutions for the global metal working. industry. Our products are sold in the United States, Canada, Brazil and Mexico. The international head office is located in Montreal, Quebec. Walter's principal investor and shareholder is Onex Corporation through ONCAP. Onex is one of the largest private equity firms in Canada.

Reporting to:
VP Operations

The Supply Chain Specialist will help support the logistics of Walter Surface Technologies in and out of its facilities located in Canada and USA.

These operations can include inbound shipments of goods coming from Europe, Asia or elsewhere to Canada or the USA by sea or air freight, internal land transfers within Canada, USA or across the border and outbound shipments by truck or parcel freight towards Canadian or American customers.

Job Summary
The Supply Chain Specialist will work to ensure shipments are delivered on time and within quality expected.

He/she will need to work with the various suppliers and internal customers to track shipments and provide the needed visibility.

He will also support the custom clearance of international shipments in collaboration with Walter's custom brokers. When required, he/she will have to produce documentation for shipping and custom clearance.

At last, the specialist will need to tackle every issue related to the freight operations such as damaged goods, price negotiations, over/under shipped, invoices discrepancies, etc.

They will also be called to work closely with different internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Maintaining shipments tracking data in ERP system.
Produce freight or customs paperwork as needed.
Work in close relation with Finance department to validate invoices and charges.
Negotiate Freight rates.
Support the Purchasing team in daily activities, release purchase orders for MRO, handle over/under and damaged shipment, update delivery date, monitor the purchasing mailbox, etc.
Handle any other tasks related to Walter's supply chain and logistics operations.
Provide different reports and participate in supply chain projects.

Required aptitudes

Focus on customer satisfaction.
Strong aptitude in communication and negotiation.
Maintains positive and collaborative attitude with all stakeholders.
Encourage positive team environment where continuous improvement is valued.

Experience & Education:

Bachelor's degree in administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or College Degree in Administration with 25 years of experience in logistics will be considered.
Minimum of 1 year of direct work experience in international logistics, supply chain, freight management.
Fluent in both English and French (verbal & written).
ERP system (Tecsys) experience is an asset.
Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$14.25-$37.41 per hour

Benefits: