logistics coordinator St. Catharines
Job description
Quick Plug CA Inc, a division of the Profile Products family is a growing agricultural manufacturing company that operates in the global rooting substrate market. The Quick Plug Inc. process binds and forms organic materials into high-tech, hydrophilic media. The result is a rooting plug with increased porosity, wicking and water holding properties while retaining its organic qualities. Quick Plug’s mission is to provide the best possible results to growers with solutions-focused products and formulations for the cultivation of young plants.
We are currently looking for an energetic and motivated person at our St. Catharines, Ontario facility for the role of...
Logistics Coordinator
The Logistics Coordinator must always be thinking, planning, make sound decisions and be a problem solver. In addition, they must have the capability to work within a team environment, take pride in the quality of their work and follow directions.
Primary Duties
- Coordinate all inbound and all outbound shipment activity
- Quoting freight options
- Determine means of transportation (air/road/rail/ocean) and secure with carrier or freight forwarder
- Accurately complete all paperwork for shipments as required (courier bills, customs papers, USMCA etc.)
- Mitigate additional charges and assist with maintaining the accuracy of carrier information
- Tracking of shipments, following throughout the duration and communicating with the internal customers, both positive and negative occurrences as required.
- Troubleshooting and solving freight and customs issues/delays
- Manage relationships with key contacts with our carriers, couriers, customs broker and to some extent vendors
- Analyzing and optimizing logistics processes
- Preparation and issuing of reports to management
- Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Qualifications
- 3+ years-experience in a similar role
- Post secondary education specializing in logistics or supply chain management is an asset
- Proven experienced in international shipping, Canadian and Cross border FTL, LTL markets
- Strong understanding of all shipping modes and proven knowledge of the required customs documentation
- A mid to upper level working knowledge of: Office 365 products, including the ability to create and work with advanced calculations in Excel
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to plan, organize, multi-task, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- High Initiative, self-motivation, reliable and strong leadership qualities
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with customers, vendors, teammates and visitors
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 50 lbs., walk and/or stand for long periods
- Able to work if required in a hot, humid environment
- Capable of properly wearing a respirator and other applicable safety equipment, as required
- Complete a pre-employment medical and/or pulmonary testing etc.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to drive a forklift is considered an asset
- Provide professional references
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $50,000.00-$64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St. Catharines, ON L2R 4L2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- logistics: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-06-14
About Quick Plug
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.quickplug.global
