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The Intermediate EDI Administrator position is responsible for providing support for electronic data interchange (EDI) database analysis, design, and operations. Additional responsibilities include providing product installation, configuration, training, and systems maintenance to update records, specifications, and operating procedures of partner systems.

Performance Expectations 

• Provide 2nd tier support for all EDI and barcode, label applications; ensure availability 24-7.
• Perform EDI administration, such as trading partner setup.
• Plan, design, development, and deployment of new maps and trading partner relationships.
• Maintain EDI account transaction activities with EDI Provider(s).
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and software vendors as needed to provide an additional level of support to the users, and for managing modifications to the applications.
• Develop and execute project plans throughout the Linamar facilities for EDI and barcode, label implementations to meet customer standards. Communicate between facilities and EDI Provider(s) any additional business requirements, as well prompt update of any connection issues and/or resolutions.
• Coordinate and perform in-depth integration testing to achieve customer certification.
• Create and maintain effective system documentation.
•  Provide orientation and training to end users for all pertinent systems.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and strategize improvement or further leveraging these systems.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science, Materials Management, Business Administration, Information Sciences, or related discipline.
• Minimum three years previous related work experience.
• Knowledge in Seeburger and Inovis EDI software; ANX and ECQ systems; Parkwood and IFS systems; Loftware, XML, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle 10g.
• Sound working knowledge of EDI standards (EDIFACT, X12,VDA), XML, Json, programming tools and languages, such as JavaScript or C# in Visual Studio and hardware, protocols, and standards, including TCP, IP.
• Experience with Network and PC operating systems; current network hardware, protocols, and standards, including TCP, IP.
• Automotive  and / or Manufacturing EDI experience is preferred.

Desired Characteristics 

• Work as member of team and coordinate efforts with programmers, other administrators and developers to develop, test and implement database system components.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Flexible and adaptable.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Responsible to perform PSAs (Potential Supplier Audits), responsible to close out PSA audit short falls. Responsible to manage the APQP process to support program launches. Responsible to develop and continually improve our Engineering Feasibility documents to include lessons learned by commodity/component. Support supply crisis situations related to capacity and quality. Responsible to improve supplier’s overall performance.

Responsibilities

• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing suppliers’ Performance Indicators (Linamar Supplier Scorecard System)
• Supply Management including APQP, Launch, PSA’s and crisis management.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to ensure program requirements are met.
• Interpret regulatory quality documents in order to apply them to manufacturing and quality systems.
• Be actively involved in quality planning of the supply base (Control Plans, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA).
• Identify gauging methods required for the supplier to ensure quality requirements are met,
• Participate & lead in APQP meetings.
• Initiate and participate in 8D Problem solving meetings with suppliers.
• Review accuracy of process documentation and update as required.
• Supplier development activities (Prototype running, pre-production process analysis, run at rate on site, early containment evaluation, process production release)
• Part Readiness follow up and support.
• Safe launch assurance and /or red launch follow up and solution.
• Follow up on lessons learned matrix and read across, ensure added to engineering feasibilities by commodity/component.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or related engineering experience is required.
• Five to seven years of related experience.
• Experience with risk analysis and problem failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) for automotive products
• Experience in writing and executing engineering test protocols. Write quality assurance reports that describe manufacturing problems, corrective actions taken and preventative measures needed. Proposals are usually written for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.
• Ability to make presentations to senior management during annual meetings to provide an overview of areas such as product costing, maintenance and equipment failures which need to be considered when planning for the coming year.
• Read operating and quality assurance reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes and equipment.
• Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing. Knowledge and experience in gauging methods, calibration, and gauge R and R’s. Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.
• Lead and co-ordinate project teams which include other engineers, technologists, clients and contractors when designing, developing and building products or facilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications. Familiar with material processes and IATF/TS16949 standards. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed. Conduct self directed studies by reading journals and trade publications. Must be aware of new technologies and advances in the engineering field.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Intermediate Application Administrator

The Intermediate Application Administrator position is responsible for 2nd level support of all assigned applications, this position will serve as a subject matter expert on content, processes, and procedures associated with enterprise applications using various programs such as SAP, PeopleSoft, and Oracle.

Performance Expectations

• Provide 2nd tier support for existing IFS, BPC SAP applications.
• Perform application administration, such as user access rights.
• Assist in the planning, design, development, and deployment of enhancements to existing applications.
• Liaise with vendors as needed to provide an additional level of support to the application users, and for managing modifications to the applications.
• Create and maintain effective system documentation.
• Work with all members of the IT team to increase the number of first call resolutions and improve overall customer satisfaction.
• Work with the QA team to develop, coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for system modifications.
• Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• Extract data from the system and prepare reports for end-users and management.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Materials Management, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• Minimum three years of related work experience.
• IFS App7 and Hyperion 7 support experience is an asset Hyperion.
• Advanced knowledge of data extraction and reporting tools such as Hyperion OLAP, Cognos Powerplay, SQL and Crystal Reports.
• Strong knowledge of databases and database tools such as Oracle, SQL Server Database Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services and SQL Server Reporting Services.
• Good knowledge of network and PC operating systems; protocols, and standards.
• Able to communicate on a technical and non-technical level depending on the audience.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work as a team member and to coordinate efforts with programmers, other administrators and developers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a necessity.
• Able to problem solve and troubleshoot in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Flexible and adaptable.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Intermediate Application Administrator

The Intermediate Application Administrator position is responsible for 2nd level support of all assigned applications, this position will serve as a subject matter expert on content, processes, and procedures associated with enterprise applications using various programs such as SAP, PeopleSoft, and Oracle.

Performance Expectations

• Provide 2nd tier support for existing IFS, BPC SAP applications.
• Perform application administration, such as user access rights.
• Assist in the planning, design, development, and deployment of enhancements to existing applications.
• Liaise with vendors as needed to provide an additional level of support to the application users, and for managing modifications to the applications.
• Create and maintain effective system documentation.
• Work with all members of the IT team to increase the number of first call resolutions and improve overall customer satisfaction.
• Work with the QA team to develop, coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for system modifications.
• Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• Extract data from the system and prepare reports for end-users and management.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Materials Management, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• Minimum three years of related work experience.
• IFS App7 and Hyperion 7 support experience is an asset Hyperion.
• Advanced knowledge of data extraction and reporting tools such as Hyperion OLAP, Cognos Powerplay, SQL and Crystal Reports.
• Strong knowledge of databases and database tools such as Oracle, SQL Server Database Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services and SQL Server Reporting Services.
• Good knowledge of network and PC operating systems; protocols, and standards.
• Able to communicate on a technical and non-technical level depending on the audience.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work as a team member and to coordinate efforts with programmers, other administrators and developers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a necessity.
• Able to problem solve and troubleshoot in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Flexible and adaptable.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Intermediate Application Administrator

The Intermediate Application Administrator position is responsible for 2nd level support of all assigned applications, this position will serve as a subject matter expert on content, processes, and procedures associated with enterprise applications using various programs such as SAP, PeopleSoft, and Oracle.

Performance Expectations

• Provide 2nd tier support for existing IFS, BPC SAP applications.
• Perform application administration, such as user access rights.
• Assist in the planning, design, development, and deployment of enhancements to existing applications.
• Liaise with vendors as needed to provide an additional level of support to the application users, and for managing modifications to the applications.
• Create and maintain effective system documentation.
• Work with all members of the IT team to increase the number of first call resolutions and improve overall customer satisfaction.
• Work with the QA team to develop, coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for system modifications.
• Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• Extract data from the system and prepare reports for end-users and management.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Materials Management, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• Minimum three years of related work experience.
• IFS App7 and Hyperion 7 support experience is an asset Hyperion.
• Advanced knowledge of data extraction and reporting tools such as Hyperion OLAP, Cognos Powerplay, SQL and Crystal Reports.
• Strong knowledge of databases and database tools such as Oracle, SQL Server Database Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services and SQL Server Reporting Services.
• Good knowledge of network and PC operating systems; protocols, and standards.
• Able to communicate on a technical and non-technical level depending on the audience.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work as a team member and to coordinate efforts with programmers, other administrators and developers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a necessity.
• Able to problem solve and troubleshoot in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Flexible and adaptable.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language.
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates need experience of 1 to less than 7 months
Computer and Technology Knowledge: Candidates must have knowledge of MS Office, MS Windows and MS Word

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate should be able to perform repetitive tasks, pay attention to detail and also maintain tight deadlines
• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced environment and also able to work under pressure

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should have accuracy
• The candidate should be able to work with being focused on the client, work in a flexible environment, work in an organised way and also able to multitask
• The candidate should be a team player, be someone who can be reliable
• The candidate should have specialization on R=reports and records, invoices, correspondence and contracts

Responsibilities:

• The candidate should be able to type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents, able to record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences, able to arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, able to open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information and also set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
• The candidate should be able to schedule and confirm appointments, able to determine and establish office procedures and routines, able to compile data, statistics and other information and also order office supplies and maintain inventory
• The candidate should be able to arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc., able to answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages, able to greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas and also answer electronic enquiries

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer by sending email (along with resume) through below mentioned details.

By Email:
jobs.transhaul@gmail.com

This position enters billing and address information into the UPS system and complete various administrative tasks within the data entry department.

Responsibilities:

• Enters data into UPS systems within time specific guidelines.
• Checks and forwards legal documentation.
• Provides administrative support to Management team.
• Assist with daily dispatch - support customer and driver concerns, on calls

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Accurate typing speed of 40+ words per minute
• Availability to work flexible shift hours and work 5 days a week

Shift:

• Monday - Friday (5 days a week)
• 17:00 to 20:30 (Flexibility required work start and finish times)
• Must be able to work 25 hours per week

Compensation:

• $17.30/ per hour to start
• Guaranteed wage progression through Union Collective Agreement
• Health, dental, vision care benefits after one year
• Promotion from with - Leadership Opportunities
• Employee discounts

UPS is a diverse and equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available, on request, for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process.  If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please advise if you require accommodation for a disability.

Responsible for overseeing a team of Administrative Coordinators, and supporting the business by looking after the administrative processes for the terminal.

How You’ll Help

• Oversees a team of admin coordinators, setting performance objectives, evaluating performance, hiring and training as required.
• Provide administrative support to the managers and office staff team and ensure that administrative matters are organized and dealt with in a professional manner
• Mentor and train office staff in procedures and in use of current software
• Arranges coverage for vacations and other absences to ensure deadlines for are met
• Works on administrative projects as required 
• Other related duties as may be required.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Post secondary education, preferably in business or office administration
• A suitable combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• 3-5 years experience in administration preferably in the transportation industry
• 1-3 years of leadership/supervisory experience
  • Strong leadership skils, including the ability to motivate a team in a high pressure, deadline driving envrionment
  • Strong communication skills, most verbal; some written
  • Computer skills – data entry accuracy; strong knowledge of MS Office products and web based programs; knowledge and/or experience with AS400 a strong asset.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills
  • Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment
  • Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
  • Results focused

This position is responsible for the handling & processing of over/short and damaged shipments from the resolution based including investigating, maintaining appropriate records, providing instruction to customers on filing a claim, and resolving issues through traces and customer contacts; and, from the proactive side monitoring outbound freight and supporting the. The focus of this role is to reduce OS&D claims to “Zero”.

How You’ll Help

• Ensure resolution of OS&D for the terminal by collaborative interaction with local and national colleagues and customers to resolve failures to freight flow
• Conducts routine camera checks and reviews claims and escalation requests.
• Minimize overages, shortages and damages proactively; shipping outbound
• Monitor OS&D prior to shipping; design and implement process improvements
• Identify gaps in process, compliance; participate in training dock staff 
• Maintain an OS&D section that is current and within 5S standards
• Exceed service expectations by working collaboratively with other terminals and departments to maintain a positive customer experience; ensure the team is accurately and efficiently following process and practices to enhance customer satisfaction and eliminate customer churn due to service failures
• Escalate unresolved issues, process and policy compliance failures to management as required
• Follow the established freight flow and OS&D procedures and policies to support the terminal operations to prevent OS&D loss; track freight movement and damages within the applicable terminal to mitigate revenue lost related to loss and/or damage due to theft or misappropriation
• Investigate root cause for OS&D occurrences; communicate and implement corrective actions and preventive measures
• Ensure compliance of processes and practices to ensure compliance with freight flow and OS&D procedures and policies 
• Assist whenever necessary with other duties that may be assigned.
• Ensure that OS&D procedures are current and available to team members and that assistance is provided when necessary

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience. 
• Previous transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial 
• Good working knowledge of Excel and other MS office programs. 
• Experience working with OS&D freight is an asset; forklift an asset.
• Previous experience with the AS/400 would be considered an asset. 
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial
• Communication skills - advanced
• Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, AS400, web based programs
• Demonstrated customer relationship skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
• Results focused
• Able to work with little supervision
  
  If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for manifesting, scanning, POD’ing and related duties for The Day & Ross Transportation Group. The purpose of this role is to support the business by looking after the administrative processes for the terminal.

How You’ll Help: 

• Provide administrative support to the managers and office staff team and ensure that administrative matters are organized and dealt with in a professional manner
• Broker payroll processing including the inputting of City Drivers payroll in the terminal; confirmation of information provided by brokers and data entry for the terminal; providing brokers with invoice copies; and fielding inquiries as to payroll discrepancies.
• Welcome clients; ascertain nature of business and direct clients to appropriate managers and employees
• Schedule driver appointments.
• Send appointment requests via fax, email, and telephone.  Update system with appointment information.   Manifest and arrange appointments.
• Input pick up BOL’s and update POD’s.
• Pick-up Bills and POD’s: Enter bills and POD’s. Upload and edit EDI files. Ensure COD and cash shipment payments are received before tendering to agents.
• Agent Freight: Tracking and updating system information on shipments for agent delivery.
• Reports: POD reports – following up on PODs Make sure PODs are imaged. Missed appointment report following up with customers if freight not delivering.
• Call customers regarding appointment change, status, issues regarding appointment. 
• Log customer interaction consistently and accurately in AS400. 
• Redirect documents intra- and inter-terminal as well as to customers as needed
• Answer phone calls and email enquiries and relay calls and messages to appropriate managers and employees
• Attend meetings, take notes, and follow up on decisions within area of responsibility
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory for the terminal
• Create manifests, verify the weight for all LTL loads, load trailers, ensuring that the number of boxes/ shipments, weight and dangerous goods information is correct and complete
• Prepare manifests for trucks crossing from Canada to US border and vice versa
• Assist drivers with preliminary paperwork information such a bill of lading, trip envelops and border crossing procedures
• Input skeleton bills into the system ensuring that all critical information is input, enter comments regarding damages, shortages and ensure required signatures are present
• Gather, enter, and update data to maintain software database on daily basis as appropriate, establishs and maintain files and records 
• Ensure that correct information about missed pickups and deliveries is rescheduled
• Support and adhere to OS&D team procedures and policies to prevent OS&D loss; tracking freight movement and damages to prevent OS&D loss
• Mentor and train office staff in procedures and in use of current software
• Assist with data entry
• Dispatch some night runs/shifts
• Other related duties as may be required

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial 
  • Communication skills - advanced
  • Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, Truckmate, web based programs
  • Demonstrated customer relationship skills
  • Strong conflict resolution skills
  • Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment
  • Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
  • Results focused

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.