POSITIONS AVAILABLE

August 30, 2010

Well established carrier in the Trans-Pacific trade is seeking energetic and team-oriented individuals for the following positions:

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES – location Toronto and Vancouver Candidates must have a minimum of 5 year’s sales experience preferably in the Trans-Pacific trade.  We are looking for enthusiastic/motivated team players with a proven track record in the Shipping/Forwarding industry.

INSIDE SALES COORDINATORS – location Montreal and Vancouver. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year’s experience in the shipping industry or 2 years in the freight forwarder community. Montreal applicants must be bilingual.

The successful candidates must be able to work under minimal supervision and be well versed in computer
knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook, etc).

Salary is commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package will be provided. Interested individuals should forward their resumé (WORD format) in confidence to:

Canadian Sailings - sailings@canadiansailings.ca

Only candidates of interest will be contacted.

 

PROJECT LOGISTICS

August 30, 2010

We have an opening for a person who is challenged by a problem solving environment.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years’ general freight forwarding expertise. Experience in project logistics and/or out of gauge/overweight cargo movement is an asset.

The successful candidate would have excellent communication capabilities in both French and English and an orientation to a high level of customer service.

Please forward C.V. by email to (info@gmunro.ca) or fax to the attention of Lynn Elvidge at 514-871-2186.

 

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – VANCOUVER

August 16, 2010

CMA CGM CANADA has an immediate opening for an Account Executive in its Vancouver office.

Candidates should possess a minimum of five years experience within the shipping or forwarding industry. As a dynamic sale
professional, you will have strong business development skills with a focus on Asian markets.

Salary is commensurate with experience and an excellent benefit package will be provided.

Please send your resume by fax or email to:
Fax: 514-908-7009
Email: hr-canada@usa.cma-cgm.com

 

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR
AbitibiBowater, Head Office, Montreal, Quebec

August 9, 2010

General

The International Logistics group is responsible for annual shipments of 1.2 million tonnes of paper from AbitibiBowater’s North American production facilities to destinations around the world. As Supervisor, you will be directly responsible for reserving all break bulk vessels and overseeing a team of 3 coordinating container shipments.

Requirements:

• 7 years of experience on international logistics, particularly maritime shipments (break bulk and containers) and team management

• Languages: Ideally bilingual (Fluency in English. French an asset)

• Computer skills: full MS Office, including advanced Excel (important). Familiarity with business intelligence tools (corpo rate systems, strategic network optimization tools, transporta tion cost management systems, etc.)

• good understanding of meaning and practical application of shipping and chartering terms

• good problem solving skills and management skills

• experienced in tactical planning, leadership and decision making

• an established network in the maritime community

Break bulk - main responsibilities:

• establish schedules for the overseas shipments via break bulk vessels. Close coordination with the Planning and Sales depart ments is paramount

• point-person to address matters related to the break bulk opera tions, such as revising freight invoices prior to payment, booking vessels, follow-up of vessel ETAs and evaluation of potential impact at the company's port/mill operations, etc.

• monitor vessel loading operations at the mill ports, including monthly reviews of the ship loading costs and daily discussions with the paper mills, shipping lines, warehouses and stevedor ing companies involved

Managerial - main responsibilities:

• manage the shipment of over 1 million tonnes of paper products from North America to around the world

• leading a team of 3 people

• focus on identifying and pursuing opportunities to decrease freight costs

• monthly analysis of the freight costs of both break bulk and container exports

• close coordination with the Procurement department, jointly addressing issues like new trade lanes and regular quarterly tenders

Please forward resume in confidence to:
julie.mcmahon@abitibibowater.com

Only candidates of interest will be contacted.

www.abitibibowater.com

 

MONTSHIP – ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

August 9, 2010

Montship Inc., one of Canada’s oldest and largest privately held shipping agencies has an opening for an Account Executive in the Montreal Office.

A minimum two years experience in the shipping industry is required. Operational experience is an asset along with Latin America and Southwest Pacific experience preferred.

If you are an enthusiastic; professional; people oriented team player that has good leadership skills, along with Commercial strengths in the handling of key accounts please respond in confidence to:

Email: hr@montship.ca or by facsimile 514 286-4686.
(reference TTG-10-008)

We thank all applicants but only qualified potential candidates will be contacted for an interview.

 

Marketing analyst/administrative assistant

August 9, 2010

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is one of the fastest growing companies in the container shipping industry.

We currently have an opening in the Montreal office for a MARKETING ANALYST - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT who will assist the Marketing department by providing them with statistics and develop reports according to their needs. In addition he/she will assist other departments regarding some administrative matters.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a container shipping company, have excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and will be bilingual.

If you are interested in this position please reply by sending your resume in Word (.doc) format to adm@zim-mtl.zim.com