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Logistics Coordinator – Summer Internship
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Job Description

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator Intern to join our team this summer. This position will commence on May 6, 2024, and will end on August 30, 2024.

Primary duties and responsibility are to assist the Shipping Department team on the following tasks:

Prepare bills of lading; check items to be shipped against orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct;
Maintain the department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping records;
Plan loads in expedition software per shipping date, level load, forecast and report necessary capacity week to week;
Coordinate with production planning to ensure material is produced as required;
Confer with project managers to coordinate production and shipping activities, and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays;
Dispatch external carriers, request permits and escorts as required;
Contact customers in reference to shipping and/or delivery inquiries;
Coordinate with internal purchasing department for incoming materials to be received;
Maintain trailer inventory and logs;
Communicate and facilitate with customers and various internal departments for the purposes of scheduling and shipping as per project requirements;
Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, control standards;
Provide back-up and vacation coverage to other department personnel;
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition;
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

 

Company Description

 

 

Qualifications
Currently enrolled or recent graduate of a Transportation/Logistics college or university program;    
Adept at multitasking and prioritizing based on urgency, and possess strong attention to detail;
Demonstrate exceptional English language skills to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers;
Computer skills are essential, with experience in Microsoft Windows and Google Suite applications;
Proficient data entry and accounting skills and an interest in learning new in-house applications;
Capable of working in an open-format office in a team environment is essential;  
Possess an outgoing, friendly, and patient personality as well as a professional approach;
Have a team-oriented work ethic and a strong commitment to organizational values;
Punctuality, maturity, reliability and the ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions, while delivering exceptional customer service, are essential to excel in this role.
Additional Information

This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in shipping to apply your skills, and contribute to real-world business applications. You will receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals while making meaningful contributions to our Shipping teams.

 

Company Description
Canam Group specializes in designing and fabricating metal components for the North American construction industry. The Company is active in the sectors of buildings and infrastructure. Canam Group operates 11 plants in Canada and the United States, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines, and has over 3,500 employees.

 

Canam Group Inc. appreciates your interest in this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canam Group Inc. is committed to providing employment accommodation. If you require accommodation to apply, or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) needed.

Job location
1739 Drew Road, Mississauga, L5S 1J5, ON, Canada
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