Job Description

Graphite Innovation and Technologies (GIT) is a leading Canadian materials engineering firm focused on delivering disruptive uses for graphene technologies. Graphite Innovation and Technologies (GIT) supplies the world\xe2\x80\x99s most sustainable marine coatings to the maritime transportation sector. We are an innovation driven organization that is socially and environmentally responsible. Our team is proud to support marine transportation companies working to reach their greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and unlock fuel savings across their global fleets. At GIT, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. They are central to our mission and to our impact. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. Located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we are experiencing rapid Global Growth. Graphite Innovation and Technologies (GIT) is currently recruiting to fulfill this challenging Logistics Co-ordinator role to further support the scale up of Manufacturing.
Key Aspects of the Position

• Front facing Quote fare and rates for cargo shipment.
• Respond to and qualify incoming enquiries.
• Work closely with other team and partners to grow the organization.

• Knowledge of Approval and Reconciliation process for Freight Invoices.
• Ability to Negotiate freight quotes to ensure best rates/services for shipping.
• Liaise and develop a professional working rapport with government agencies and external support services that may influence or assist inbound or outbound freight movement.
• Works on new initiatives and process improvements regarding shipping processes.
• Good working knowledge of logistics and distribution, shipping, freight forwarding, carriers, LTL, freight ground and air and sea.
• US and Canadian Customs, EU and Asia-Pac Customs experience.
• Experiencing in ownership of custom clearance with documentation for POD, exporter/importer record verification, tariff code, pricing queries.
• Prepare and submit all required documentation. Liaise with booking agents, Carrier and Freight Forwarders, Freight Brokering and 3PL.
• Maintains an accurate audit trial of shipments/exports to end user.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and carriers.
• Ability to negotiate rates between carriers.
• Working experience with AWB, COS, COO, DG, POD.

Job Brief / Summary & Specific Skills The successful candidate be responsible for assist the Supply Chain Manager to establish and expand customer base by maintaining good customer relationships and on time delivery.

• Hands-on experience within Manufacturing, Warehousing, Distribution Centre.
• Demonstrate analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Be safety oriented and be able to measure risks before actions.
• Preparation and handling of commercial & trucking paperwork, shipping documents flows and processing procedures.
• Ability to liaise with internal teams to exchange both routine and critical information on Logistics/Freight.
• Ability to organize workload to meet established timelines and priorities and to follow Manufacturing & Warehousing protocols.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain to resolve day to day production issues.
• Support process improvement ideas and cost reduction projects as directed.
• Support Supply Chain Manager with Departmental Goals, both Key Performance Indicators and Objective & Key Results.
• Outstanding Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Exemplary Organizational and Time Management Skills.
• Preparation and handling of commercial & trucking paperwork, shipping documents flows and processing procedures.

Educational & Training Background

• Possession of Diploma in Materials or Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role within manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of logistics and distribution, shipping, freight forwarding, carriers, LTL, freight ground and air and sea.
• Knowledge of Shipping Documentation, Procedures and DG. (Ground / Air / Sea Freight)
• Prior working experience with lean / process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven communication skills - written & oral
• Demonstrated drive, initiative & flexibility to ensure task completion.
• Log designation considered an asset.