Project Logistics Control Tower Specialist

Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Calgary site is looking for a new Control Tower Specialist to join our Project Logistics team. Your Role You will oversee day-to-day operations for industrial customers of the Project Logistics department. You will also provide operational coordination for turnkey EPC projects, project accounts and specialized special cargo movements Open to receive applications from Locations such as Montreal, Toronto & CalgaryYour Responsibilities• Booking of cargo with carriers, internal service providers and agents in all modes of transport.• Develop and implement work with overseas counterparts a required.• Arrange all necessary documentation as may be necessary to meet project and shipment requirements.• Monitor and update daily shipment and project status to clients• Update transport management tracking systems as required.• Assist with invoicing (Supplier & Customer) and job costing where applicable• Support the project team to ensure overall project delivery safely on time, within the budget by meeting highest standards set forth by Kuehne+Nagel and their customers in regards to Quality, Health and Safety, Security and Environment (QSHE).• Ensure on-time file closure for month end financial ledger closing.• Ensure the project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures, systems, and requirements as requested by Kuehne+Nagel processes and Project / Operations Manager.• Provide assistance to customer's RFIs/RFQs. and prepare individual quotations for budgetary and firm requests from assigned customers.• Prepare reports for management and customers (quote register and system dashboards).• Select and qualify vendors by following all QHSE vendor requirements and processes.If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Your Skills And Experiences• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, mechanical or Transport/Logistics engineering• 3+ years of experience in similar role from Freight forwarding industry• Proven experience in handling operation of cargo in various modes of transport (ocean / air / overland).• Bilingual in English (Mandatory) French (Optional)• Proficiency in using logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite• Proficient in Word, Excel (maintain complex spreadsheets), and PowerPoint Good Reasons to Join There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. Here is what else you get from us: We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.