Logistics Specialist (7-Month Term)

Date Posted: 04/22/2024
Req ID: 37048
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Inst for Aerospace Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00053235

Description:

About us:

The Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) generates bigger returns from smaller, lower cost satellites. Small satellites built by SFL consistently push the performance envelope and disrupt the traditional cost paradigm. SFL is a world leader in small satellite development. Satellites are built for clients around the world with advanced power systems, stringent attitude control and high-volume data capacity that are striking relative to the budget. SFL arranges launches globally and maintains a mission control center accessing ground stations worldwide. The pioneering and barrier-breaking work of SFL is a key enabler to tomorrow’s cost aggressive satellite constellations. SFL is a world leader for hands-on spacecraft engineering education. With a staff of over 45 professionals, students join professional satellite development teams and receive unparalleled training and experience in real world space systems engineering.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Space Flight Laboratory the incumbent provides a full range of support to logistics (shipping, receiving, customs management, export/import issues, couriers, special carriers) and procurement, supporting a world-class facility in the fast-paced field of small satellite development and technology research.
If you’re a passionate and dedicated individual, SFL offers opportunities with potential for growth and development. The work environment at SFL is informal, yet professional. At SFL, when the team succeeds, the individual succeeds.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing needs and contributing to the development and formulation of procurement tools, procedures and practices.
• Serving as a resource to a group or on a function conducting customer and vendor shipments, launching of campaigns and other special shipping needs including trade show shipments.
• Liaising with custom brokers to clear merchandise coming from outside of Canada to support to customs clearance, and selecting appropriate brokerages while selecting carriers and couriers for time critical shipments.
• Analyzing, monitoring and reporting on supplier performance based on contracted agreements and strategic objectives and preparing reports related to the movement of goods.
• Verifying that University procurement and related policies are followed and maintenance of the procurement system implementation and monitoring; and export/import regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating transportation and border clearance with shipping companies and customs brokers’ while monitoring time critical shipments, troubleshooting problems, implementing solutions to eliminate obstacles and roadblocks.
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required while supporting the general upkeep of the facility .

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of recent and related experience in logistics planning and supplier management.
• Minimum 1 year of recent and related experience with international and cross border customs clearance.
• Minimum 1 year of recent and related experience creating documentation required to prepare an export shipment.
• Experience interpreting and applying procurement policies is required.
• In-depth knowledge of logistical solutions.
• Good communication skills (oral and written) and ability to make decisions using some independent judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, including on tasks under tight timelines requiring critical attention.
• Demonstrated good judgment and initiative.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, including database management skills, knowledge of MS Office and FIS or an equivalent financial information system.
• Must possess problem-solving skills and have the ability to be proactive and innovative in approach.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service while building trust and relationships.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotions of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Efficient
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Responsible

Closing Date: 04/30/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 11 -- $73,748 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $94,310. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.