Bluelime Technical Services Looking for Logistics Project Professional 1 – CAN – Siemens at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Description:
Seeking an individual with export /import requirements experience and can support on local/international logistic level.

Indirect Buyer / Logistics Specialist
This hybrid role fills an important need for repair centers located in Edmonton, AB and Sarnia, ON. In this role, you will execute day to day logistics arrangements domestically and internationally, with the focus on inbound/outbound to USA. This role also acts as an indirect buyer for the repair centers, procuring shop supplies, capital assets and in some cases project materials. This role offers many learning opportunities for candidates and is not an entry level position. This role is in office only, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend availability required.

Specific Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating inbound shipments and ensuring on time delivery through tracking and expediting
• Acting as interface to logistics service providers such as DHL/Fedex and LTL freight providers
• Managing freight claim process
• Managing Return Material Authorizations (RMA) for suppliers both internal and external
• Working with procurement and project managers to optimize inbound/outbound logistics
• Managing invoice exceptions for both freight billing and Purchase Order related billings
• Support in Export Customs and Control related topics as needed including information gathering for export documentation
• Interface with Canada Corporate Import/Export teams as required
• Plan, manage and execute indirect material sourcing strategies for assigned centers(s) on shop/office supply, capital assets and miscellaneous categories.
• Acts as an expeditor for projects/sales orders with extremely tight timelines and localization of supply is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or degree in related field or equivalent and 3-5 years experience in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• SCMP or equivalent experience a strong asset
• Working knowledge about Logistics processes, with emphasis on international and domestic inbound/outbound transportation
• Knowledge of procurement processes and norms
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong team player, with a can-do attitude and problem-resolution focus
• SAP system knowledge as a user is considered a strong asset

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• logistics or supply chain: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location