Logistics Assistant, Kemira, CA

At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.              

We are looking for an Assistant to join our Ontario Logistics team. The successful candidate will coordinate and schedule daily deliveries and pick-ups by the Kemira Fleet and our partner carriers and be integral in the inventory management of customer-purchased goods, raw materials, and byproducts generation, as well as other related tasks.

This is a temporary, fixed-contract position for a year that requires some weekend on-call availability. It is based at a Brantford, Ontario, manufacturing plant.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support dispatch with Coordination and scheduling of daily deliveries and pick-ups.
• Work with various terminals, carriers, and other stakeholders to determine the most cost-effective options for serving customers safely.
• Complete customs documents for cross-border shipments.
• Create, update, and close shipping documents and other related administrative tasks.
• Manage customer and terminal inventory levels, forecasting and planning accordingly to keep them within defined thresholds.
• Coordinate rail loading and sufficient car supply – both loaded and empty – to maintain supplier output and customer demand.
• Ensure that Vehicle inspections and PMs are performed as required by local legislation and company policy.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay & benefits program
• Incentive bonus opportunities for all employees
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A collaborative environment where your input can help shape how our team operates and improves.

Job Requirements

• We require a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Preferred dispatch experience in a Class-A trucking environment
• Preferred Knowledge of hazardous materials and TDG regulations, as well as Transport Canada and DOT regulations, is an asset.
• Strong computer skills; experience with the Microsoft Office suite and business management systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong communication skills, strong organizational skills, and inventory management skills.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and make quick, risk-based decisions.
• Experience with liquid bulk, rail logistics, steel mill, and continuous-operations customers is an asset.

Please apply using MyKem/Careers with a CV and cover letter no later than June 21, 2024.

About Us

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators and the pulp & paper industry. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency.

Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had an annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees.