TheSpecialist, Global Logistics applies knowledge &

experience to deliver WestJet materials around the world. Reporting to the Team Lead, Shipping & Logistics, this role will collaborate with WestJet business units in planning and delivery of equipment and supplies to various locations world-wide. The ideal candidate will have experience in International transportation, logistics and customs processes. A critical mindset to meeting customer expectations and the ability to collaborate and plan in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

- Process requests for logistical services, assess, identify, and perform logistical moves to meet and exceed stakeholder requirements and expectations in the most effective means possible, reducing costs and avoiding risks
- Adhere to Customs procedures to ensure smooth clearance and delivery of shipments
- Adhere to Dangerous Goods and other safety regulations to ensure safe transportation and delivery of shipments
- Recommend and contribute to development of process improvement
- Develop supplier relationships to maximize supplier performance and best cost
- Review and process invoices from suppliers
- Provide exceptional customer service and support to Global Logistics' internal and external stakeholders
- Coordination and execution of shipments via all modes of transport around the world
- Application of regulatory requirements including Int'l Customs, transportation, and dangerous goods regulations
- Ongoing tracking,



monitoring, and reporting of shipment status to stakeholders
- Ability to identify risks and opportunities to plan and implement processes & procedures to optimize logistics activities and reduce costs
- Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and leverage advantageous negotiating position for rates, and services
- Collaboratively support WestJet business units to identify logistical risks & opportunities within their activities
- Contribute and develop data analysis to establish and interpret Key Performance Indicators
- Contribute to supplier contracts and agreements development
- Assist on special projects when assigned by Team Lead or Manager

Qualifications:

- 3-5 years of international shipping and logistics experience
- High School or equivalent (post-secondary preferred)
- Certifications such as CCS (Certified Customs Specialist), CIFFA (Certificate in International Freight Forwarding), CITT (Canadian Institute of Traffic & Transportation)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Certificate (Air & Ground)
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills including MS Word, Excel,
- Help mentoring junior employees & team members
- Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written, Spanish and French would be an asset
- Can provide consistent results in a fast paced and time sensitive environment
- Excellent organizational skills

📌 Specialist, Global Logistics - 9 Month Term (Calgary)
🏢 Westjet-Airline
📍 Calgary