Mission Critical Specialist, Air Import/Export

Purolator International, Inc. • Full-time • Remote (US) • $56.68k - $70.53k / year • 5m ago

Working at Purolator International is more than a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a winning team and to contribute to the success of our growing company. Purolator International is a leading U.S. based supply chain logistics solutions provider specializing in the air and ground forwarding of express, freight and parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within North America. We are a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. You can learn more about us on YouTube and LinkedIn.

When we say we’re the best, we’re not just tooting our own horn. We’re incredibly proud of the many awards we’ve won for shipping to, from, and within Canada.

Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs (80%+ paid by Employer)
Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans
Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary)
Annual Bonus Incentive Plan
Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A)
Paid Time Off Including: 10 Vacation Days, 7 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days
Paid Holidays
100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program
100% Paid Military/Reserves Leave Program
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Program
Identify Theft Protection Discount Program
Pet Insurance Discount Program

We also offer social responsibility initiatives covering a wide range of business aspects and employee relationships such as supporting local communities, educating, and empowering workers, promoting gender equality and minorities, reducing our footprint, etc.

What will you be doing?

The primary responsibility of this role is to provides coordination and oversight of all domestic air and ground, as well as import and export shipments at gateway, including shipment and document preparation, booking, coordination of customs clearance, and pick-up and delivery in a 24/7/365 environment.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate domestic and/or international shipments based on client requirements, via phone and email, ensuring coverage of assigned shifts in a 24/7/365 environment.
Coordination with agents, carriers, and brokers to procure scheduling and rates, as well as administration of these activities.
Routing of shipments and preparation of pre-alert documentation.
Booking of all air and ground shipments with appropriate agent/carrier.
Coordinates pick-up and delivery of shipments with shipper/consignee.
Enters all shipments and related information into the applicable TMS as required in a timely manner ensuring milestones are available in real-time.
Follow up on all shipments to ensure customer commitments are met. Validate that critical connections are made. React to any delays to keep shipments moving. Update clients and others (sales, CRR’s, etc.) of changes in status.
Document preparation specific to a given shipment, including but not limited to BOL, MAWB, HAWB, Commercial Invoice, and Certification of Origin.
Develop pricing and routing for ground, NFO air freight including cargo airlines, passenger airlines, chartered aircraft, deferred air freight, OBC.
Build and maintain relationships with customers, agents, and carriers.
Prepare competitive and market-based solutions.
Prepare and analyze reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, as required.
As a 24/7/365 operation, have a willingness to be flexible with scheduling and available to respond to and meet customer needs outside of traditional working hours.
Other duties as assigned.

Where are you located?

This is a remote position, and we open to various locations.

What are your hours?

Friday/Monday: Monday - Friday 2:00pm -10:30pm.

Who are you?

1-year previous experience in logistics (domestic, import and export procedures).
Bachelor’s degree and/or a min of 3 years of position-related, logistics experience is required.
Previous experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Word/Excel.
Ability to multitask and adapt to change in a high stress environment.
Ability to work independently.

Nice to have.

Fluency is French is highly desired.
Spanish or other foreign language skills are a plus.

Working conditions under which the job is performed include concentrated visual or auditory attention, travel to local work and/or customer locations (advanced notice provided), repetitive movements (i.e. typing, data entry), high volume telephone activity, extensive sitting during work hours

Purolator International values diverse perspective and life experiences. Purolator International encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Candidates applying will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Purolator International participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program www.e-verify.gov.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a favorable background and reference checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,678.00 - $70,528.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Evenings as needed
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

What is your minimum annual salary expectation?

Experience:

Import/Export: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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