Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Logistics Coordinator will assist in inventory accuracy of materials and finished goods on hand as well as arrange and prepare BOLs, scheduling trucks, and customs paperwork.

This position will assist with daily shipping activities for domestic and cross-border shipments.

Work hours : Monday - Thursday 6 : 30a-5 : 00pm

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits of both inbound and outbound shipments. Communicate discrepancies with accountants and applicable departments, as needed.
• Participate and assist in the coordination of year end physical inventory counts. Including accuracy of labeling for visual management.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment; address any unsafe conditions or behaviors with a supervisor.
• Prepare paperwork and interface with OEM, EDI, and ASN customers; BOLs, booking shipments, and ASN regulations.
• Assist with daily shipping activities for domestic and international shipments.
• Understand the daily duties of the shipping department and perform the duties as needed.
• Operate required equipment per safety guidelines, upon proper certification.
• Perform other related and non-related duties as assigned through on-the-job training.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma is required.
• 1-2 year of experience in a warehouse related role is required.
• MS Office, MRP experience preferred.
• Use of Sage 300 ERP system an asset

Required Licenses

Forklift certification is required, company supplied on hire.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Ability to respond to complaints, coaching, training,
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, provide guidance, leadership, and creative solutions.
• Ability to use math, logic, and creative thinking in a fast-paced environment.

Travel

Occasional travel to local sites may be required. (Oakville main plant).

COMPETENCIES

Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;

Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data;

Designs workflows and procedures.

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks;

Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions;

Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions;

Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is an Individual Contributor : working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is subject to heavy work; Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activities

This position is subject to the following physical activities : climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, crawling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures;
• transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and / or operation of machines (including inspection);

using measurement devices; and / or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production and warehouse-based environment.
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