Job Description

Job description and requirements

POSITION: Logistics Coordinator

LOCATION: Paris, Ontario

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Supervisor

SCOPE:
The Logistics Coordinator ensures continuous and seamless processing of outgoing shipments and incoming items, whilst providing comprehensive support to the Operations Department.

RESULTS:
Improve profitability and product launch success by ensuring:

• Sourced goods and services meet delivery, performance, quality and cost targets supporting corporate metrics and customer expectations
• Freight expenses are managed through recovery and control
• Yearly expenses for controllable facility overheads are optimized
• Inventory accuracy is held at or above industry standards
• Warehouse capacity is maintained and utilized to improve efficiency

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan shipments based on customer requests and product availability
• Schedule daily transportation requirements with different carriers/couriers
• Track orders/shipments to ensure timely and successful deliveries
• Provide updates to customer on the status of their deliveries
• Generate customs paperwork; packing slips, labels and bills of lading
• Coordinate with customs brokers, if applicable
• Assist with receiving, sorting and distributing incoming shipments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two to four years\' experience in a similar Logistics role; specifically in logistics operations and shipping and receiving
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• A strong ability to evaluate and assist the department with cost effective logistic solutions to improve transportation costs
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing, timing and broker solutions
• Sharp attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop new relationships with customs, transportation carriers etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Solid ability to utilize basic office equipment required to perform functions of the position
• Forklift License is an asset

Job Function

Logistics/Distribution

Full/Part-Time

Full-time

Job status

Regular

Sector

TC Transcontinental Printing

TC Transcontinental