Senior Freight Forwarding Supervisor

Job Overview

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Freight Forwarding Supervisor
Employer: A2S Logistics Inc. o/a A2S Logistics
Employer Address: 8551 Weston Road, Unit 211, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 9R4
Work Location: Woodbridge, Ontario
Language of Work: English

Terms of the Position:
- Terms: Permanent, full-time
- Hours: 40 hours/week
- Wage: $37/hour
- Benefits:
o Health care plan

Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Education:
o High school or higher
- Minimum Experience Requirements:
o Two years or more of related experience in the freight forwarding/logistics industry as a Freight Forwarding/Logistics Supervisor or related role
- Knowledge:
o Demonstrate experience with international shipping/freight forwarding operations
o Demonstrate experience and familiarity with Sysfreight and GoFreight
o Possess experience and knowledge of AMS (Automated Manifest System), ISF (Importer Security Filing) and ACI (Advance Commercial Information)

Job Duties:
- Lead and manage the logistics team handling global freight operations, including sea, air and land shipments
- Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the logistics teams in the company’s Canadian and international offices to support operations
- Train new team members
- Enhance department efficiency and compliance with international trade regulations through effective supervision and development and deployment of team policies and processes
- Oversee import and export processes/operations using GoFreight system for end to end shipment tracking
- Document or review and approve all documentation related to import/export processes and operations
- Manage key client accounts
- Develop tailored logistics solutions for clients
- Collaborate with sales teams to support business development, quoting and pricing strategies
- Assess, develop and streamline operational workflows to improve visibility, accuracy and delivery times and make recommendations to improve efficiency
- Negotiate with freight forwarders, carriers and agents to optimize shipping costs and improve service quality
- Analyze shipping routes and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Enhance company service reliability
- Manage and report to senior managers on team/department budget, overseeing profits and losses of the department

To Apply:
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All applications must include a cover letter.