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Logistics/Buyer (Mat Leave Contract)

Mississauga, Ontario•Contract
CA$45,000 - CA$55,000 annually
About the Job
Our Mississauga client is in the automotive parts sector is looking for a highly organized individual to join their purchasing staff to manage overseas shipments. This is a 12-14 month mat leave contract.
The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years experience, be a comfortable user of the Microsoft Suite of applications (especially Excel), as well as possess good spoken and written English skills. The candidate should have a purchasing certification / education on a university / college level.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage overseas freight and logistics.
  • Experience of dealing with custom or custom broker, freight agents/forwarders.
  • Arrange with truckers to pickup shipment from bonded warehouses
  • Handling shipments coming through oversea to Canada/USA.
  • Experience coordinating freight logistics and knowledge of transportation documentation (i.e. Customs, NAFTA, Bill of lading) are assets.
  • Knowledge of car/truck parts an asset.
  • Some purchasing experience.

Salary: 45-55k, benefits, PTO.