Senior Logistics & Customs Specialist (12 month contract)
Apply NowCompany: Geotab
Location: Oakville, ON L6H 0A4
Description:
Who we are
Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified "Great Place to Work." We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab's open platform and Geotab Marketplace , offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
Our team is growing and we're looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it's like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us [redacted] on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
Who you are:
The Senior Logistics & Customs Specialist is responsible for the full compliance of all global customs and logistics requirements. This role works closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as service providers, to drive continuous improvement initiatives in warehousing, shipping (freight and customs), and global logistics (transportation, freight forwarding)
What you'll do:
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
Why job seekers choose Geotab
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish - in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at [redacted]. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Geotab"), you acknowledge Geotab's collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified "Great Place to Work." We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab's open platform and Geotab Marketplace , offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
Our team is growing and we're looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it's like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us [redacted] on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
Who you are:
The Senior Logistics & Customs Specialist is responsible for the full compliance of all global customs and logistics requirements. This role works closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as service providers, to drive continuous improvement initiatives in warehousing, shipping (freight and customs), and global logistics (transportation, freight forwarding)
What you'll do:
- Manage daily operations with the customs brokers, and stakeholders, identifying and mitigating potential risks or delays for all shipments.
- Oversee and manage the customs clearance process, including the preparation and submission of documentation required for the efficient import and export of goods.
- Conduct regular trade compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability and implement corrective action plans as needed.
- Provide project leadership and guidance for Geotab as subject matter expert in logistics and reverse logistics (RMAs).
- Provide ongoing facilitation of the RMA logistics process globally ensuring we have proper coordination of warehousing, transportation, customs services in a timely manner.
- Keep updated on the key issues affecting logistics such as customs, port strikes, legislative changes, etc.
- Coordinate with Buyers, vendors, freight forwarders and carriers to ensure timely, accurate and cost-effective delivery of goods.
- Develop and implement logistics strategies to improve day-to-day global operations especially in terms of customs compliance and import/export clearance requirements.
- Document and manage the detailed requirements for importing/exporting goods including taxes, tariffs and VATS by region, while keeping legal and finance up to date.
- In coordination with internal and external stakeholders, ensure compliance with all customs regulations and relevant processes on North American and Global import and export transactions.
- Develop duty drawback processes to ensure we have the ability to recover any duty payments.
- Review our rates and services against billed amounts and develop reports, dashboards to assist in the reporting and management of all related logistics activities globally.
- Proactively address logistics issues and work with all stakeholders to improve the customer experience.
- Maintain strong relationships with our logistics partners including those handling our customs and freight requirements.
- Assist in defining International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) for internal stakeholders.
- 5 - 8 years of required previous experience in Logistics, warehousing and customs
- Working within a technical organization with knowledge of the high-technology industries as an asset
- Understanding of Freight, WMS, and International customs regulations, laws, and policies; trade agreements, certificates and marking of origin, customs clearance, customs & shipping documentation
- Identifying logistics needs, developing effective solutions and managing projects through to completion
- Bachelors in a related field
- Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration.
- Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in related field may be substituted
- Certified Customs Specialist and/or Certified CITT Logistics Professional
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
Why job seekers choose Geotab
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish - in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at [redacted]. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Geotab"), you acknowledge Geotab's collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.