Terrapure Environmental is a leading provider of recycling solutions that contribute to the circular economy of batteries and create value for customers throughout North America.At Terrapure, we're Changing Waste for Good. We see both economy and environment as invaluable, understanding one cannot be prioritized at the expense of the other. With an unwavering focus on environmental, health and safety excellence, we recycle lead batteries and provide recovered lead and plastics to the battery manufacturing industry for reuse in the creation of new products, while significantly reducing waste requiring disposal.We partner with all major North American battery manufacturers to provide a sustainable closed-loop, circular-economy solution to locally capture spent batteries and recover their valuable components for reuse. In doing so, we help achieve a 99 percent recycling rate – the highest of any consumer product in North America. This includes collecting and processing lead acid batteries and producing high-quality recycled lead and polypropylene pellets for battery manufacturers.We do this through two, strategically located, state-of-the-art recycling facilities near Toronto and Montreal, as well as a logistics hub near Buffalo, New York to facilitate the import/export of products. These locations, along with an extensive network of supply chain and commercial partners, allow us to provide unparalleled service to our battery manufacturing customers throughout North America.For more information, visit www.TERRAPUREenv.ComJob Type: Full-time, permanentPosition DescriptionThe logistics assistant manager's role is focused on supporting the logistics manager with leading our logistics team to meet business supply needs in a timely manner.
This includes supporting with daily tasks to ensure seamless product flow to customers/vendors as well as closely working with the logistics coordinator to ensure ongoing compliance with import/export permits.Key AccountabilitiesSupporting the Logistics manager with:Scheduling of freight carriers for shipping/receivingManaging daily shipping/receiving schedulesSourcing carriers and negotiate freight ratesCoordinating new vendor setup in Terrapure systemsLogging deliveries/shipments in appropriate systemsMaintaining accurate costs and monitors price changes within Terrapure systemsPartnering closely with the Commercial group to address inventory and shipping challengesIdentifying and fixing issues in a timely mannerAssisting with problem resolution on damages, incorrect shipments and packaging issuesTracking freight metrics within SharePointCoordinating year-end governmental reporting with customersManaging logistics staff as designatedOther duties as assignedSupporting the Logistics coordinator with:Managing transboundary permits for TerrapureGovernmental reporting as requiredOther duties as assignedExperience, Skills & Education:Post secondary education within related fieldMinimum 3 years logistics experienceProficient with Microsoft OfficeWorking knowledge of SAPAbility to thrive in a fast paced environment under tight deadlinesStrong communication skills (fluency in French is an asset)Inclusion StatementTerrapure Environmental is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an workplace without discrimination and employ personnel without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground. Our philosophy is to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities for our employees based on skills and capability.Terrapure Environmental provides applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation upon request, as may be required.