Logistics Coordinator – North Vancouver

Do you want to join an incredible team with dynamic employees and a great work environment? Of course you do!

Arc’teryx Equipment is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, high end outdoor clothing and equipment. Our ongoing success stems from an uncompromising passion to continuously challenge, and radically improve, the status quo. At the foundation of our organization is a dynamic team of exceptionally talented, fun, and active people.

Our new head office is located on Vancouver’s picturesque North Shore, near the second narrows bridge. We offer plenty of parking, a bike room, indoor staff climbing gym, frequent summer BBQs and other events, as well as excellent benefits and a great employee discount.

We are seeking a dynamic, friendly, well organized person, with at least 2 years international freight and customs experience, to join our Production Planning Department. Working with internal departments and contract manufacturers, you will be responsible for the planning and logistics to achieve timely and cost effective production for a range of finished goods.

Ideally you will have:
• 2+ years experience with international freight and customs
• An undergraduate degree, equivalent industry training/certification, or related business experience
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills – remains calm in difficult situations
• Effective problem solving skills – is patient and democratic
• Excellent attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to read and write technical documents in English
• Participation or an interest in activities we make products for would be an asset
• Able to travel to the US

Please note: As part of meeting C-TPAT compliance (US trade security), we are required to complete a background check of successful applicants for this position

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage the import and export documentation for finished goods
• Determine correct tariffs, quota categories, and related information for Arc’teryx products. Accurately maintain and update this data.
• Develop an expertise in import/export issues related to textiles, apparel, and other products
• Respond to technical enquiries from Custom Agencies
• Manage import freight services, negotiate and monitor rates, establish forwarder agreements and performance measures
• Maintain documentation to support NAFTA exports
• Calculate blended import costs (freight, duty, brokerage, quota) for Arc’teryx products, accurately maintain and update this data
• Process drawback claims with Government and Customs Agencies
• Other duties as required

Anticipated Start Date: April 6th, 2008

How to apply:
Please forward resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to hr@arcteryx.com,
quote “0802-LC - Web” in the subject line.