JOB REFERENCE: #2010-004
POSITION: EDI Specialist
LOCATION: Windsor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a full time position which requires after hours support. The EDI Specialist is responsible for providing direction, development and support of the Electronic Data Interchange environment at Russell A. Farrow Limited and related divisions.

He/she will lead various EDI projects by collaborating with vendors, customers and RAF’s Operations and IT team members to design and develop EDI solutions to support business strategies, and to ensure proper system integration and operation.

The EDI Specialist will possess a strong working knowledge and technical expertise in EDI concepts and tools which, combined with related project management and business aptitude, will result in best-in-class EDI solutions.

DUTIES:

• Test, implement, and maintain all EDI transactions and file problems
• Develop and maintain trading partner definitions to include relevant translation objects utilizing EDI translation software tools
• Handle communications with trading partners for EDI transaction set-up and ongoing maintenance
• Coordinate between trading partners and networks to ensure mapping compliance
• Develop new business opportunities utilizing EDI
• Resolve technical mapping variations or gaps
• Troubleshoot issues in production environment
• Develop guidelines, checklists, procedures and training documentation
• Communicate at the appropriate level with team members, management and end users
• Interact with clients and outside vendors/consultants in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Monitor the daily processing of EDI transactions

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• University or College Diploma in Computer Science, or relevant work experience required
• Minimum 3 years experience in EDI development and support
• Extensive knowledge of and experience mapping and supporting EDI ANSI X12 and EDIFACT standards, as well as XML and flat file schemas
• Working knowledge of AS2, FTP/SFTP protocols and Value Added Networks
• Set up and management of trading partner profiles
• EDI operations support experience
• Problem solving in time sensitive, pressure situations
• Process improvement development and implementation
• Analytical skills with ability to critically evaluate data from multiple sources
• Support of EDI related systems in a 24X7 environment
• Effective interaction with business partners and RAF personnel in both business and technical terms
• Ability to maintain confidentiality – EDI may involve the use of confidential data
• Experience with commercial EDI software tools, preferably Websphere Partner Gateway (WPG)
• Working knowledge of UNIX, LINUX or OS/400 operating systems
• Must possess the following qualities: Service oriented, team player, organized, independent worker, effective communicator, confident, dependable, committed, quick learner and a professional demeanor

NOTES:

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Quoting Job #2010-004 in the subject line, those interested in this position are asked to forward a letter of application, resume and salary expectations in confidence to:

Russell A. Farrow Limited
Attention: Human Resources, Job #2010-004
106 Earl Thompson Road
Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0
Fax: (519) 740-9663
E-mail: HR@farrow.com

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JOB REFERENCE: #2009-064
POSITION: Business Development Consultant
LOCATION: Calgary or Edmonton

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Sales, this confident, results oriented team player will be able to sell our services in a specific territory by utilizing superior communication skills and their extensive knowledge of the logistics industry.

DUTIES:

• Contacting potential clients by means of cold calls, internal referrals / leads and recommendations from present clients.
• Meeting with potential clients on a daily basis to describe our services and to obtain the necessary information to prepare a business proposal.
• Making formal sales presentation to potential clients.
• Work as an intermediary between the client and all relevant departments to ensure that the necessary information has been gathered and relayed.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining sales prospect reports.
• Completing a variety of other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Sales experience and post-secondary education in sales / marketing is required
• Excellent knowledge of logistics including customs procedures and requirements is an asset
• Well organized with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with various computer software packages (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Lotus Notes an asset

NOTES:

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Quoting Job #2009-064 in the subject line, those interested in this position are asked to forward a letter of application, resume and salary expectations in confidence to:

Russell A. Farrow Limited
Attention: Human Resources, Job #2009-064
106 Earl Thompson Road
P. O. Box 1177
Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0
Fax: (519) 740-9663
E-mail: HR@farrow.com

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JOB REFERENCE: #2009-063
POSITION: Business Development Consultant
LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Sales, this confident, results oriented team player will be able to sell our services in a specific territory by utilizing superior communication skills and their extensive knowledge of the logistics industry.

DUTIES:

• Contacting potential clients by means of cold calls, internal referrals / leads and recommendations from present clients.
• Meeting with potential clients on a daily basis to describe our services and to obtain the necessary information to prepare a business proposal.
• Making formal sales presentation to potential clients.
• Work as an intermediary between the client and all relevant departments to ensure that the necessary information has been gathered and relayed.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining sales prospect reports.
• Completing a variety of other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Sales experience and post-secondary education in sales / marketing is required
• Excellent knowledge of logistics including customs procedures and requirements is an asset
• Well organized with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with various computer software packages (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Lotus Notes an asset

NOTES:

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Quoting Job #2009-063 in the subject line, those interested in this position are asked to forward a letter of application, resume and salary expectations in confidence to:

Russell A. Farrow Limited
Attention: Human Resources, Job #2009-063
106 Earl Thompson Road
P. O. Box 1177
Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0
Fax: (519) 740-9663
E-mail: HR@farrow.com

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JOB REFERENCE: #2009-055
POSITION: Chief Information Officer
LOCATION: Windsor

POSITION SUMMARY:

In the role of Chief Information Officer, you will be accountable for directing the information and data integrity of the corporation and its groups for all information technology functions. This includes all data centres, technical services centres, help desks, communication networks (data), computer program development and systems operations. You will also be responsible for maintaining the integrity of all electronic and optical records of this Windsor based enterprise.

You will provide overall management and definition of all computer activities within the enterprise including responsibility for providing a leadership role in day to day operations of the IT functions as well as providing direction as the enterprises grows through internal growth and acquisitions.

Along with the executive management team, you will monitor and validate the enterprise’s compliance with its security policies and that of Federal (Canada and U.S. Customs), Provincial, State and local authorities.

This position reports to the President of the Corporation.

DUTIES:

• Partner with business unit leaders to develop and execute the strategic technology plan for the organization within the context of company goals and objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to establish future projects that maximize the use of IT resources. Implement IT governance process to plan and report on the IT direction, projects and operational standards on an on-going basis.
• Ensure strategic alignment between operations, IT and customer needs.
• Implement transparent project management process to facilitate management and communication regarding ongoing projects.
• Conduct resource planning to ensure availability of IT resources to meet objectives.
• Perform all required supervisory leadership functions including recruiting, mentoring and performance appraisals.
• Manage multiple vendor relationships within an iSeries (AS400) environment.
• Drive the evaluation and implementation of new technologies such as OCR, EDI/WPG, data and imaging warehousing.
• Working throughout all levels of the organization to ensure high value solutions are planned and executed.
• Develop, track and control the IT annual operating and capital budgets.
• Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost effective investment of financial resources, including staffing, sourcing and in house development.
• Communize IT systems across all business units. Make enterprise’s IT systems customer friendly and a point of sale compared to its competitors.
• Various other miscellaneous duties

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, Engineering or related area from an accredited institution. Master’s Degree preferred.
• 10+ years of managerial experience and 10+ years of technical IT experience.
• Demonstrated experience with IT systems and management at a senior level with a sequence of increasing responsibilities in large and diverse business setting. Experience within customs brokerage, logistics and freight forwarding preferred.
• Excellent project management skills: experience in organizing, planning and executing multiple simultaneous large scale projects from vision through implementation, involving internal staff, contractors and vendors; ability to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives.
• Leadership of IT functions thru the M&A process.
• Effective relationship management skills and ability to influence key decision makers.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical language to lay audiences and link and apply complex technologies to business strategies.
• Be a high integrity, team player that motivates and educates other team members.
• Service minded, data driven and hands on executive. Relate to all levels of the user community, including customer.

NOTES:

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Referencing Job #2009-055, interested applicants are asked to fax, e-mail or forward their letter of application, resume, salary expectations to:

Human Resources
Russell A. Farrow Limited
106 Earl Thompson Road
P. O. Box 1177
Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0
Fax: (519) 740-9663
E-mail: HR@farrow.com

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JOB REFERENCE: #2009-050
POSITION: Brokerage & Logistics Representative – Intermediate
LOCATION: canadaplus.com - LaSalle

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm the candidate will be primarily responsible for providing brokerage and logistics services to clients, and serving as the key contact for specific client accounts for our canadaplus.com team.

DUTIES:

• Analyze documentation to determine appropriate tariff classification, duty and tax rate.
• Prepares import and export documents; consults appropriate governmental legislation.
• Prepares refunds and drawbacks.
• Resolves client inquiries, including tracking and tracing shipments, billing problems, etc., and contacts client to obtain necessary information.
• Completes weekly manual billing in adherence to client contracts and approves invoices for payment.
• Communicate with warehouse personnel, approving shipments in a timely fashion and resolving any problems / issues that may develop.
• Maintain files, photocopy, fax and distribute information as required.
• Perform a variety of other duties as required and as assigned by management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years brokerage experience
• Enrolled in or completed the CCS course
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with little supervision
• Able to work efficiently within a high volume and fast-paced environment; able to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; fast and accurate data entry skills

NOTES:

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Referencing Job #2009-059, interested applicants are asked to fax, e-mail or forward their letter of application, resume, salary expectations to:

Human Resources
Russell A. Farrow Limited
106 Earl Thompson Road
P. O. Box 1177
Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0
Fax: (519) 740-9663
E-mail: HR@farrow.com

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