Logistics Coordinator
Ontario: Tillsonburg
Days: 6:00am to 3:45pm Monday to Friday
Location: Tillsonburg
Wage: $20-$30 an hour Depending on Experience
Potential bonus based on invoiced sales
Dental Care, Extended health care, Paid time off, Vision Care
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage international shipping operations, including sea, air, and ground transportation.
- Ensure timely and efficient import/export processes, liaising with freight forwarders, carriers, and 3PLs.
- Handle customs clearance, ensuring compliance with international regulations and tariffs.
- Monitor and optimize shipping routes and costs to ensure operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop strategies to minimize shipping times and costs while maintaining high service levels.
- Manage documentation and maintain accurate records for all shipments, including bills of lading, shipping manifests, and customs documentation.
- Collaborate closely with supply chain, production, and sales teams to align logistics operations with overall business goals.
- Troubleshoot shipping delays and address any issues related to customs or compliance.
- Support inventory control by coordinating deliveries and maintaining stock-level updates.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with logistics providers and negotiate contracts and rates
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in logistics coordination, specifically in international shipping (sea, air, and ground).
- Experience in the automotive industry and familiarity with global shipping regulations.
- Proven expertise in customs clearance and working with customs brokers.
- Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, compliance, and documentation requirements.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to develop strategies to reduce shipping costs and transit times.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience working with logistics in the automotive sector.
- Familiarity with ERP and inventory management systems.