Shipper/Receiver - 1 year contract

**This position is a 1 year contract**

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the interface between logistics functions such as procurement, transportation, and warehousing to ensure efficient, timely, and cost effective support to the customer.
• Coordinates with customers to ensure desired logistics objectives, priorities, and schedules are met and communicated to managers.
• Serves as the main point of contact with carriers to ensure pick-ups, deliveries and documentation are processed correctly and resolve all order and shipment discrepancies.
• Ensures all international and domestic shipment have the correct INCOTERM and all shipments are compliant with proper customs regulations such as NAFTA Cert. FCC, and all other documents.
• Deals with shipment claims and provides management with up to date, accurate records of shipments and deliveries in terms of cost, volume, nature of goods and couriers.
• Collects, verifies and updates documentation related to transport, Customs, export and import procedures. Ensures that goods are received against an open purchase order, in the quantity required and in good condition.
• Maintains receiving log and ensures all incoming goods are data entered. Follows-up with purchasing on inaccurate items.
• Acquires quotations for any domestic and International shipments.
• Tracks shipments from issuance of customs documentations and / or PO to delivery to final destination.
• Responsible for CM/ Configuration Management Data entry of project and non-project hardware.
• Make recommendations and productivity improvements and implement agreed changes to optimize process.

Job Requirements:

• Requires high school graduation or equivalent, relevant post-secondary training
• Mininum 3 years related experience.
• Requires In-depth knowledge on: Handling of Carnet shipments; Dangerous Goods; ITAR / Canadian Controlled Goods and Trade show shipments.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service and time management is essential. Must be computer literate.

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

The compensation range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.