Clearwater Seafoods

Please note this opportunity is designated to Indigenous Peoples who identify themselves as First Nation (Status and non-Status), Métis or Inuit as part of the Clearwater Careers Set Sail Program.

Clearwater Seafoods is one of the world's largest vertically integrated seafood companies with over 1,900 employees in offices, plants and vessels across the globe. The Canadian company operates from ocean-to-plate, owning its own fishing licenses, vessels and processing facilities, while also providing delivery to its customers worldwide. Clearwater is recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety and diversity of premium wild-caught seafood, including scallops, lobster, langoustine, clams, whelk, shrimp and crabs.

Since its founding, Clearwater has invested in science, communities, people and technological innovation, as well as resource management to sustain and grow its seafood resource. This commitment has allowed the company to remain a leader in today's global seafood market and in sustainable seafood excellence.
In 2021, Clearwater was acquired by a partnership between Premium Brands and the Mi'kmaq Coalition, comprised of seven Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Today, Clearwater is proudly Indigenous owned, committed to creating a sustainable seafood future for generations to come.

Clearwater's Bedford, NS, office requires a Logistics Intern for a four-month Co-op term. The anticipated start date for the position is May 2023.

Purpose of Position

• The purpose of this position is to work with and support Clearwater's logistics/supply chain teams.

Reporting Structure

• This position will report to the Transportation Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

• Generate documentation for, coordinate time for orders.
• Assist with arrangement of routings, bookings, rates, special documentation, consolidations, point of clearance, local cartage, tracing, tracking shipments, and advising customers of any changes.
• Assist with ensuring shipments are not released without credit approval.
• Assist with processing and filing of transportation related invoices.
• Assist with ongoing Logistics projects.
• Assist with entering information in SAP.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Behavioral Competencies (Personal Characteristics)

• Time management
• Teamwork
• Written and verbal communication
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative
• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Results Orientated

Qualifications

• Working towards a post-secondary degree in business and/or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of supply chain management concepts, strategies would be considered an asset.
• Experience in SAP environment an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Office
• Schedule: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
• Dress Code: Business casual