Import/Export Administrator
ODC Tooling & Molds is a well-established company that has been evolving for over 90 years to excel as a world-class leader in designing and manufacturing custom tooling and engineered cutting dies. ODC is a family run business that empowers its employees and utilizes their skills and abilities to service a large diverse customer base with a focus on thermoformed plastics and automotive form and trim tooling. Operating out of two facilities and servicing a worldwide market with a strong team environment, innovative ideas and a customer service-oriented philosophy, ODC continues to move forward in an ever-changing industry. The successful candidate will be joining our team at our newly built facility in north Waterloo.
ODC Tooling & Molds is currently seeking an individual who possess the organizational and multi-tasking skills for this diversified position.
Position: Customs Import/Export Administrator is responsible for achieving customer satisfaction by providing efficient and effective planning and coordination of customer shipments.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years working experience
- Experience and knowledge of current customs procedures and regulations
- Knowledge of harmonized tariff codes and its applications
- Hands on experience dealing directly with customs agents & brokers for inbound/outbound freight
- Knowledge of customs information software (Russel Farrow & A.N. Deringer)
- Ability to produce customs documents, BOL’s and certificates of origin for shipments
- Working knowledge for both international and cross border shipments
- Arrange various forms of transportation of goods
- Familiar with shipping/freight options and capacities
- Work with third party logistic companies to obtain quotations & secure services
- Knowledge of trucking terminology and experience coordinating shipments (load planning, expediting, etc.)
- Knowledge of various carrier software – (FedEx, UPS, DHL, XPO, FedEx Freight, UPS Freight, etc.)
- Working knowledge of transportation cargo claims, transportation laws and risk management
- Understand current industry market conditions ie. Tariffs
- Communicate any carrier issues that might impact operations
- Provide freight quotation for outbound/inbound shipments
- Coordinating shipments according to timelines provided by project management.
- Maintain and update databases
- Track goods in transit and trace shipments to the destination
- Provide various administrative & communication assistance within the Project Management department.
- Maintain relevant files and databases
- Possesses excellent English language communication skills (both oral and written)
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Excellent time management and priority setting abilities
- Demonstrate analytical & problem-solving capabilities
- Willingness to take on additional duties and responsibilities as needed
In addition to a competitive salary per week, ODC also offers the following company paid benefit package.
- Extended Health including prescription drugs and para-medical services
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Worldwide Emergency Travel Assistance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Short Term Disability
- Group Registered Retirement Plan - matching program after 1 year of service
- Voluntary RRSP contributions available immediately
- Safety boot and prescription safety glasses program
- Physical Effort:
- Long/extended periods of sitting operating computers
- Extended periods of repetitive movements fingers, hands, and wrists (keyboarding and use of computer mouse)
- Near visual acuity of approximately 20 inches for reading and use of computers
- Prolonged exposure to computer monitors
- Ability to determine the distance between objects
- Ability to understand and distinguish speech or other sounds
- Ability to stand for up to 1-hour duration in the shipping department
- Mental Effort:
- Mental and visual concentration
- Listening and mental attentiveness
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Initiative- willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
- Ability to relate well with co-workers, supervisors, customers
- Strong organizational skills and high level of self-motivation
- Ability to work independently, problem solve and set priorities
- Working Conditions:
- Office environment with shared workspaces
- Factory setting for periodic activities which includes the need for personal protective equipment such as safety boots, glasses, gloves and hearing protection
- Job requires to work well with supervisors and co-workers, accepting constructive criticism
- Willing to work overtime (after hours and weekends), as required, to meet deadlines
- Type of Supervision Received:
- Works under general instructions to prioritize and complete assigned tasks
- Tasks are periodically checked by supervisor
- ODC Tooling & Molds welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selectionprocess.
Candidates who are interested in becoming a part of our dynamic team environment are invited to forward their resume. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Import/Export shipping: 3 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
