Distribution Manager responsible for logistics operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and quality in contract matters. Leading project and personnel management in a multi - national workforce.
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
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