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Materials and Logistics Coordinator

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000 per year

For over thirty years, Valid has built a reputation as a world-class innovator in high-tech manufacturing. By focusing on exceptional quality and customer service, we develop strong relationships and partnerships with really great companies jointly creating really great products.

Valid designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering robust products that are always backed with our exceptional 24/7 customer support. Our commitment to quality, and our philosophy that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, are constantly moving us forward.

The Position:

The Materials and Logistics Coordinator role coordinates and monitors the movement of products and ensures supplies, materials and products are shipped and received on schedule based on a busy manufacturing operation. Serve as an internal resource on international trade, customs compliance, and logistics best practices.

Prepares and processes all customs documents for International & U.S. shipments. The Materials and Logistics Coordinator develops and maintains lasting relationships with all stakeholders, internal and external, to build a resilient network. Assign Harmonized System (HS) codes to products and determine applicable duties and tariffs based on destination country regulations and product classification.

Able to analyze information and develop processes to enhance responsiveness to changing situations. Maintains focus and adapts to a variety of challenges. A proactive problem solver with a desire to collaborate with others.

Why Consider Valid?

• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance
• Support for your personal and professional development needs
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally located, affordable community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages
• Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan

Responsibilities:

• Research and plan the most appropriate route for a shipment while considering such factors as fragility, size, shape, quantity, cost, transit time, security, destination and required dates
• Negotiate with shipping and logistics vendors to ensure the cost effectiveness of shipments
• Resolve damage claims with vendors and ensure all necessary follow-up is completed
• Prepare shipping documentation, including packing slips, bills of lading, customs declarations, and other required paperwork with accuracy and completeness
• Assign Harmonized System (HS) codes to products and determine applicable duties and tariffs based on destination country regulations and product classification
• Ensure compliance with all customs documentation and trade regulations, maintaining current knowledge of legislation and tariff schedules that affect Valid’s supply chain
• Liaise with third parties to move goods in accordance with customer or supplier requirements
• Work closely with customers, suppliers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth delivery operations to deadlines
• Serve as an internal resource on international trade, customs compliance, and logistics best practices

Skills & Abilities:

• A customer service focused attitude with the ability to remain calm and tactful in stressful situations.
• Must be organized and have good time management skills
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Ability to provide a consistent high level of service to internal requestors and external customers while paying close attention to details
• Manage multiple requests at any given time

Requirements:  

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in transportation and logistics is required. A working knowledge of export regulations, procedures and documentation is required.
  • Experience preparing commercial invoices and related customs documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Experience obtaining necessary permits for shipments, including oversized or special loads, as required by jurisdictional authorities.
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess a certificate or diploma in a related field. Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), equivalent certification, or current enrollment in a relevant Customs, Shipping, or Brokerage program with applicable experience is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Occasional overtime may be required

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work/life balance is important.  At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to careers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and telling us why you think you are a good fit with us here at Valid.  Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those who are authorized to work in Canada or are selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com.

Electrical Estimator

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Wage:  $52,000 – $85,000

For over thirty years, Valid Manufacturing has built a reputation as a world-class hi-tech company designing engineering and manufacturing innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries.  Our reputation has been built on delivering quality products backed by exceptional customer support.

Valid designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering robust products that are always backed with our exceptional 24/7 customer support. Our commitment to quality, and our philosophy that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, are constantly moving us forward.

The Electrical Estimator uses their skills to accurately and efficiently prepare solutions, cost estimates and quotations by analyzing customer proposals and requirements, while building and maintaining important relationships with all of our stakeholders.

Why Consider Valid?

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Company pension plan that recognizes and rewards length of service.
• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization.
• Commitment to ensuring a healthy work environment including balancing work and life.
• Supported training and development.
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally located community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages.

Responsibilities:

• Discuss project requirements with customers.
• Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Identify labour, material and shipping requirements to provide solutions, cost estimates and quotations.
• Liaise with technical support team to provide cost effective solutions to customers.
• Utilize sales history to generate and manipulate estimating spreadsheets and determine appropriate margin targets.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving ability with good interpersonal skills that can take on an assignment and see it through to its successful completion, independently, or as part of a team.
• A customer service focused attitude with the ability to remain calm and tactful in stressful situations.
• Must be organized and have good time management skills.
• Electrical and/or mechanical interest or aptitude is an asset.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them.
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Ability to provide a consistent high level of service to internal requestors and external customers
• Great attention to detail
• Creatively identify cost effective solutions to complex electrical requirements.
• Identify components and assemblies and read and understand assembly drawings for a wide variety of products.
• Manage multiple requests at any given time.

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in a related field
• A certificate or diploma in a related field is considered an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel experience is considered an asset
• Ability to understand an ERP system
• Exhibits maturity, professionalism, and a customer-first focus
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to balance competing priorities

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Flexible hours
• Occasional travel required

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work. Our community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to carreers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and explaining your interest in this role.  Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence.

We thank all applicants in advance but only those individuals who we feel best fit this role will be contacted. To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com.