The Specialist, 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 workplace.

Responsibilities

Process requests for logistical services, assess, identify, and perform logistical moves to meet and exceed stakeholder requirements and expectations in the most efficient 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 (Winnipeg)
🏢 Westjet-Airline
📍 Winnipeg