Honda has a clear vision for the future in 2040, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for people with the individual skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We are seeking diversity of thought and experience to drive innovation and help us make fully informed decisions.
Honda Trading Corporation, the exclusive global trading arm of Honda, supporting Honda's global business efforts by finding marketing products to sell in Japan. Honda Trading's global offices operate in 28 locations in 20 countries, with more than 2,000 associates dedicated to finding "best fit" solutions to our customers' changing and evolving business needs. Since its founding in 1972, HT has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar international import-export organization, providing vital services based on unparalleled knowledge and experience to HT customers in the global marketplace.
Honda Trading Canada (HTC) was established in 1990, with the Canadian Head Office located in Alliston, Ontario. HTC is a 100% subsidiary of Honda Trading America.
Honda Trading Canada procures and delivers products all over the world. As a fully licensed Customs Broker with a dedicated Logistics group, we are able to handle the most complex import and export challenges of our business partners.
At Honda Trading Canada, our unique approach and hands-on atmosphere give you the opportunity to learn through doing, ownership, responsibility, and autonomy.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The International Logistics Project Specialist is responsible for the planning and coordination of delivery of complex loads across international borders. This role involves managing the logistics of oversized or specialized shipments that require permits, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and adhering to strict project timelines.
Responsibilities
Logistics Planning and Route Optimization

• Support the development and implementation of the logistics plans for complex international shipments.
• Collaborate with project managers to align logistics activities with project timelines.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive project plans for the importation process, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Assist in planning and optimizing transportation routes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Address logistical challenges that arise during transit.

Supplier and Carrier Coordination

• Support the selection and negotiation with freight forwarders, carriers, and other logistics providers.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and carriers.

Documentation and Compliance

• Prepare and manage all necessary documentation for international shipments. Ensure compliance with customs regulations and other legal requirements.
• Permit Management: Understanding rules and regulations for moving oversized equipment.
• Creating a plan that mitigates risk. Identify and assist in obtaining necessary permits for transporting oversized or specialized loads.
• Ensure compliance with international, national, and local regulations.
• Executing plan. Manage all aspects of the import process, including customs clearance, transportation logistics, and compliance with Canadian regulations

Risk Management and On Time Delivery

• Identify potential risks in the logistics process and implement mitigation measures.
• Monitor shipments to ensure safe and secure on-time delivery.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Track and report on the performance of logistics activities.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on shipment status and any issues encountered.
• Monitor and control logistics costs, negotiating with vendors to achieve the best rates without compromising quality.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to align logistics activities with overall project goals.

Skills

• University Degree in Supply Chain Managment, Business Administrator or a related field (or equivalent)
• CIFFA Certified and Dangerous Goods Certifications is required
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
• 5-7 years Freight forwarding experience moving complex and oversized equipment via all modes of transportation is required.
• Strong expertise and experience with international shipping regulations and permit requirements
• Ability to analyze data for demand planning and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage complex logistics projects.
• Project management experience, including planning, execution, and monitoring of logistics projects

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply HTC Core Values.

• Pursues customer knowledge and Dreams of what could be, seeks out challenges and is unafraid of failure. Dreams of what could be, seeks out challenges and is unafraid of failure.
• Provide Joy to our customers and work for a cause greater than oneself. Put yourself in the customer’s shoes to feel what they feel and proactively identifies gaps or concerns. Attentively listen to customers to tap into real insights behind what the customer is saying.
• Business and Customer needs are continuously changing. Meet the changing demands of our customers with speed, flexibility, and a Challenging Spirit.
• Demonstrates a Passion, energy, excitement, determination and drive to advance the customer experience, energy, excitement, determination and drive to advance the customer experience. Passion, energy, excitement, determination and drive to advance the customer experience.
• Foster Respect through cooperation and collaboration by understanding everyone’s value. Whether working with your coworker, customer, or supplier, all are critical to achieving Honda Trading Canada successes and an outstanding customer experience.

Honda Trading Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit your application, please email Human Resources
We wish to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are passionate about logistics and eager to contribute to a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Project Logistics Specialist.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• complex logistic planning: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alliston, ON L9R 1V4