About the role

  • Logistics Coordinator managing transportation logistics and global freight operations for a multi-faceted food company. Coordinating shipments, ensuring compliance, and handling documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage shipments from suppliers to customers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Prepare and proof export documentation, including invoices, certificates of origin, packing lists, customs forms, and loading instructions.
  • Monitor and track shipments, providing daily updates on truck locations, reefer temperatures, and border crossings.
  • Review and process supplier and freight invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the system.
  • Maintain internal shipping logs and update shipment status using Excel and other tracking systems.
  • Organize and manage logistics documentation, ensuring all records (physical and electronic) are properly maintained.
  • Negotiate rates and manage relationships with carriers, brokers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations for domestic, cross-border, and international shipments.
  • Communicate professionally with vendors, customers, shipping lines, and freight forwarders via email and phone.
  • Support internal teams, including trading, finance, and operations, with logistics-related inquiries.
  • Resolve transportation and delivery issues, taking corrective action to minimize disruptions.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
  • Degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain, International Transportation & Customs, or a related field.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple shipments and documentation requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with logistics tracking systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and carriers.
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience securing rates and managing vendor relationships.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Multilingual abilities are an asset but not required.

Benefits

  • Hybrid- 1 day work from home per week
  • Summer hours (half day off every Friday between Victoria Day weekend and Labor Day weekend)
  • Competitive vacation and Personal day policy
  • Employee Discounts on the consumables
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company Paid Benefits
  • RRSP Match Program

Job title

Logistics Coordinator

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$55,000 - CA$75,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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