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Company Description G&C Logistics, based in the Mississauga area, boasts 20 years of experience in providing comprehensive logistics solutions. As an asset-based company, G&C Logistics features an in-house customs brokerage, a fleet of trucks for container and LTL deliveries, and a warehouse for de-stuffing and cross-docking services. The company also specializes in freight forwarding for both full container (FCL) and less-than-container (LCL) shipments, including air cargo. G&C Logistics prides itself on delivering seamless, efficient, and customer-focused logistics services from start to finish. We are seeking a dedicated Team Lead Freight Forwarder for a full-time, on-site role in Mississauga, ON. The Team Lead will oversee daily freight forwarding operations, coordinate shipments, and coordinating with clients and various stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics processes. Responsibilities include managing a team, facilitating ocean and air shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing the supply chain to meet client needs. Thorough knowledge and technical understanding of filings like eManifest and CERS Coordinate with the overseas agent network to move international freight (Ocean & air, both imports and exports) Prepare and process all necessary shipping documentation, including bills of lading, shipping instruction, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificate of origin, export declarations for import/export shipments Negotiate competitive rates and terms with air/ocean carriers and GSAs for preparing air and ocean freight quotes prepare a quotation packet for presentation to the customer for their desired service levels and mode i.e. Liaise with the various stakeholders including the Shipping Lines, co-loaders, truckers and warehouses Ensure shipments are billed in a timely manner, vendor payables processed and comply with month end requirements 3+ years of experience in operations side of freight forwarding, in an import/export role for air and/or ocean shipments ~ Experience in logistics services, including trucking, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage ~ Proficiency in managing a supply chain, including overseeing shipments and warehouse operations ~ Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to lead a high-performing team and liaise with clients ~ Detailed knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance standards like INCOTERMS ~ Proficiency with logistics software and tools such as Global freight (Descartes) experience would be an advantage; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite ~ Ability to work on-site and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders ~ Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is an asset