Logistics & Transportation Specialist

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Sample Coordination with Customer Development Team
• Creating Purchase Orders for Departmental Maintenance
• Coordinating International orders with Freight Forwarders and providing Required Documentation
• Maintenance of the shipping schedule
  • E2Open Schedule
  • Bakery Schedule
• Managing the weekly Logistics KPI report
• Managing weekly CHEP reporting.
• Reviewing freight and pallet invoices for accuracy and signing off
• Maintenance of OS&D information
• Maintenance and follow-up to all assessorial charges
• Coordinating the international shipment of raw materials and R&D products.
• Maintaining broker data requirements for food shipping from, and being received by, the bakery
• Ensuring shipping documentation meets Customs, USMCA, FDA, and International requirements, including tariff classifications
• Maintaining office supplies (BOL’s, seals, temperature loggers, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in a Transportation / Customer service role is required
• Post-secondary diploma preferred
• Canadian Customs Certification (CCS) is preferred
• Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association (CIFFA) certification is preferred
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to multi-task whilst maintaining a productive, organized work environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and other PC programs
• Must be able to work under pressure with high-volume 

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.