Import Associate

Summary

Entry level position where you'll receive functional and organizational training under close supervision. You'll carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures and policies. Works independently on details of assignments with limited decision-making authority; most decisions are made or guided by the immediate supervisor. Decisions/actions may impact the department's goals. Establishes cooperative relationships to work effectively with colleagues; supports others and participates as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the evaluation, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of specific SCM business processes such as outbound shipments, import export classifications, freight expense management, and carrier relationship management
• Analyzes traffic patterns and looks for least cost alternatives
• Ensures compliance with customs and government regulations and minimize duties and taxes
• Provides ongoing support in resolving process/execution issues with both internal and external customers
• Manages requests for support/service and develop processes and education to meet customer demands and ensure satisfaction
• Leads in the rapid identification, analysis, and resolution of problems to ensure the minimum interruption to the team's work
• Monitors activities of the team against defined objectives, report on achievements and propose ways in which performance can be improved
• Provide data on varying Logistics related charges in support of bid activity
• Develops cost center budget and expenses for annual contract
• Maintains applicable system tables in support of related activity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Zero to two years of relevant experience
• Good understanding and ability to interpret traffic and logistics laws, rules and regulations
• Good knowledge of import/export rules and regulations, compliance and documentation requirements
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department
• Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion
• Ability to identify and resolve limited complexity process/system problems using financial, analytical, and/or statistical models
• Commercial and financial awareness, particularly of transportation and logistics costs and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required
• Occasional travel may be required

About the Company

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.