Logistics and Transport Specialist - Montréal, Canada - Lantic Inc.

Lantic Inc.

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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WHY JOIN LANTIC?

It's simple: we strive to be a great company to partner with, work for and invest in, offering bestinclass portfolio of natural sweetener solutions.
With over 130 years of experience, we have proven that we are committed to creating lasting brand connections and longterm business partnerships.
We stand proud of our heritage, and as we grow, we are also committed to continuously improving to meet the evolving needs of consumers and customers in a dynamic industry.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

By joining the Lantic Team, you will:

Join a dynamic, inclusive, and passionate team.
Enjoy a wide range of perks, including:
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Employee share purchase plan
Opportunities for career pathing and personal growth
Wellnessfocused flexible work environment to help you balance both work and like, and much more

JOB SUMMARY:

As the Logistics & Transport Specialist, your primary objective is to oversee and manage the comprehensive transportation, logistics, and financial operations for our company's Eastern region.

Your attention to detail, ability to maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders such as CN and the Port of Montreal and foster very good relationships with internal stakeholders will be critical to the success of our supply chain operations.

This role demands meticulous attention to detail and adherence to regulatory requirements across various aspects of transportation, including import and export compliance, domestic transfers, rail fleet management, claim management, pallet inventory management, and financial oversight.

By ensuring compliance with government regulations, maintaining up-to-date freight rates, optimizing transportation efficiency, and managing financial resources effectively, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our supply chain operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Import & Export
Ensure compliance with government and industry laws related to transport and customs and communicate updates to relevant departments.
Maintain uptodate freight rates for different lanes in the system.
Ensure completeness and compliance of all required documents for deliveries to Canadian, U.S., and international customers.
Coordinate overseas and inbound container shipments, as well as interNorth American transport bookings.
Possess knowledge of international export rules for countries such as Asia, the Caribbean, and the USA.
Support the Purchasing team with importexport deliveries requiring international documentation.
Track and manage all brokered loads and shipments.
Follow up on export and import shipments to ensure timely delivery.
Prepare export and import documents as required for inbound and outbound loads.
Maintain knowledge of FDA regulations related to import and export processes.
Domestic Transfers
Ensure that freight rates for domestic lanes are competitive and uptodate in the system.
Communicate regularly with carriers to track and update the status of shipments in domestic lanes.
Provide timely status updates on shipments to internal stakeholders.
Monitor carrier performance and address any issues related to rates or status updates promptly.
Collaborate with carriers to optimize the efficiency and costeffectiveness of domestic transportation.
Rail fleet management
Stablish a strong relationship with CN and Port of Montreal
Take charge of all documentation and communication concerning the delivery and maintenance of railcars.
Plan and organize all administrative activities related to the delivery of Empty & Full Rail cars.
Track all rail cars movements to maintain production needs.
Maintain constant daily communication with CN Customer Service & Port of Montreal to optimize the rail supply chain between facilities.
Provide daily railcar status reporting.
Support Production & Quality teams by sending railcars to different shops across the country for maintenance and wash and follow up until they are back in the fleet.
Ensure rail cars are in compliance with regulations related to quality assurance.
Monitoring ad reporting sugar returns on monthly basis to finance.
Claim management
Direct transportationrelated claims, such as accidents, incidents, or loss of products in transit, to the appropriate channels.
Follow up on transportationrelated claims until final resolution and execution.
Manage the "Freight" system by customer and type of goods delivered, including by truck, train, or boat.
Monitor and document all claims and resolutions for future reference and analysis.
Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to prevent and mitigate future claims.
Pallet inventory management
Review and approve invoices related to pallets and external suppliers.
Plan and coordinate pallet supply for Eastern facilities to meet operational needs.
Conduct reconciliation of p