Logistics Coordinator

Role details

Logistics coordination

• Forecast ingredient requirements using historical data and open production orders in the MRP system to minimize stockouts.
• Create and manage inbound orders using Trading team contracts, including spot purchases when required.
• Coordinate vendor-delivered load schedules and tender FOB pickup orders to third-party carriers.
• Track open inbound orders, update delivery dates based on revised ETAs, and reorder shipments as needed to maintain ingredient supply.
• Select carriers based on competitive rates and service performance to reduce freight and ingredient costs.
• Verify order pricing to prevent invoice discrepancies in Accounts Payable.
• Review bin capacity and ingredient allocation with Nutrient Delivery and Production teams to improve efficiency.
• Provide vacation coverage for colleagues and participate in team, vendor, and carrier meetings as needed.
• Travel occasionally, primarily to supported mills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and education

• 2–5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, or transportation coordination.
• A university degree or diploma in Agriculture, Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with inventory management, order processing, and shipment coordination.
• Experience with logistics or ERP systems and strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data visualization, VLookup, and automation.

Additional qualifications

• Familiarity with transportation planning, carrier coordination, and routing or scheduling.
• Experience managing inbound and outbound shipments and documentation such as BOLs, shipping papers, and customs documents if applicable.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, including stock control, picking and packing, and material handling.
• Exposure to 3PLs and external vendors; experience in data tracking, reporting, and process improvement; and understanding of health and safety and logistics compliance are also sought.
• Experience in fast-paced or high-volume manufacturing, distribution, or retail logistics is preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits include a pension plan with employer matching, health benefits, disability coverage, mental health spending allowance, maternal top-up, tuition reimbursement, vacation days, and an annual bonus.

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