Frequentis Group with headquarters in Vienna is an international supplier of communication and information systems for control centres with safety-critical tasks. Mission-critical control centres around the world keep our planes safe in the sky, our urban and regional trains safe on the railroads, and our ships and boats safe on the seas. Today, any controller working in a mission-critical control centre relies on four sophisticated technologies to do their jobs: voice communications, situational awareness tools, decision assist tools, and a resilient voice and data network underneath it all. Those four basic tools: that’s what we do. Worldwide, more than 500 customers in 150 countries with more than 40,000 workstations already trust our know-how and proven experience.

Frequentis at a glance: https://www.frequentis.com/sites/default/files/support/2023-04/Frequentis_COR_at_a_glance.pdf

Frequentis Canada is looking for a dynamic individual to join our well-established team as Logistics and EHS Specialist for a short term employment coverage minimum of 6-months. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Logistics and EHS Specialist to handle our shipping and receiving operations. In this role, you'll manage incoming and outgoing shipments, inventory tracking, and coordinate logistics to ensure efficient and timely deliveries. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, an understanding of logistics processes, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The position is based in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada and is open to Canadian Citizens and Canadian Permanent Residents.

Key Tasks

• Optimal planning and execution of export shipments, including preparation of the necessary customs documentation (costs, deadlines and quality), as well as import shipments
• Organization of customs clearance domestic and abroad.
• Obtaining foreign trade data (customs tariff numbers, ECCN and country of origin) 
• Preparation of all necessary delivery documents (invoice, bill of delivery, certificate of origin, etc.)
• Negotiation with freight forwarding companies regarding freight rates
• Point-of-contact for freight forwarders regarding customs clearance, appointment coordination and placing orders for transport. Invoice control on transport shipments
• Process, inspect, and record items received, ensuring compliance with purchase orders and quality standards
• Coordinate with vendors, carriers, and customers to schedule and monitor shipments
• Responsible for reporting damage and holding the forwarder liable in case of damage
• Support the development and implementation of logistics strategies to optimize efficiency
• Assist in cycle counts, inventory audits, and any required reporting

Key Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in the field of international logistics, supply change management and/or transportation
• Understanding and ability to work with Incoterm trade terms
• Extensive know-how in the areas of transportation handling and customs
• Knowledge of dangerous goods transport regulations
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and shipping software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move packages and products up to [weight requirement].
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in supply chain, or logistics and transportation management is desirable.

Our Values

Around 2,100 employees worldwide are committed to creating a safer world with their innovative strength and technology orientation. Our culture is based on a working environment characterized by fairness and trust, mutual respect and appreciation. As an international company, we value this diversity and recruit regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. We value fair and good working conditions, an optimum work-life-balance and offer all our employees equal development opportunities. In doing so, we focus on long-term working relationships in order to keep the valuable know-how of our employees stable.

Your individual salary is based on your professional experience and qualifications and is part of our attractive total package.

Benefits

We offer you long-term career opportunities with a corporate culture where you count as a person. Guided by values such as partnership and mutual respect we attach importance to a team-oriented working atmosphere. We offer an exciting work environment and a range of benefits focused on work-life balance, professional development, and flexibility.