Import and Logistics Coordinator

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions in Calgary is seeking an Import & Logistics Coordinator to manage international purchasing and inbound shipments from overseas suppliers through to delivery at branch locations.

This hands-on role involves international freight coordination, Canadian customs compliance, landed-cost calculations and ERP data upkeep to reflect product costs accurately. The successful candidate will ensure on-time deliveries and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in import coordination or international logistics.
• Proficient in Incoterms, ocean freight and Canadian customs procedures.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP familiarity.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage international purchase orders from proforma invoice to final branch delivery.
• Coordinate ocean freight shipments, supplier payments, shipping documentation and container tracking.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure timely shipment and customs clearance.
• Support CBSA compliance, including import duties, trade-remedy requirements and SIMA/anti-dumping reporting.
• Calculate landed costs, including FOB pricing, foreign exchange and applicable duties, and maintain accurate supplier costs in the ERP system.
• Monitor container performance, shipment lead times and delivery schedules, communicating potential delays to purchasing and branch teams.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams on replenishment and reorder timing across multiple branches.

Skills

Incoterms knowledge

Ocean freight

Canadian customs procedures

ERP systems

Excel skills

Supplier coordination

Inventory planning

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Import coordination

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Import & Logistics Coordinator

Location: Calgary, AB

Salary: $65,000-75,000 annually

The Opportunity

Our client, an established automotive wholesaler in Calgary, is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Import & Logistics Coordinator to manage international purchasing and inbound shipments from overseas suppliers through to delivery at its branch locations.

This is a hands-on role involving international freight coordination, Canadian customs compliance, landed-cost calculations and inventory planning. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring shipments arrive on time, import documentation is accurate, and product costs are properly reflected in the company's ERP system.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage international purchase orders from proforma invoice approval through to final branch delivery.
• Coordinate ocean freight shipments, supplier payments, shipping documentation and container tracking.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure timely shipment and customs clearance.
• Support CBSA compliance, including import duties, trade-remedy requirements and SIMA/anti-dumping reporting.
• Calculate landed costs, including FOB pricing, foreign exchange and applicable duties, and maintain accurate supplier costs in the ERP system.
• Monitor container performance, shipment lead times and delivery schedules, communicating potential delays to purchasing and branch teams.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams on replenishment and reorder timing across multiple branches.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in import coordination, international logistics or supply chain operations.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, ocean freight and Canadian customs procedures.
• Understanding of import duties and trade-remedy requirements (SIMA experience would be an asset).
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience dealing directly with overseas suppliers is preferred.

Automotive, tire, industrial distribution or wholesale import experience would be considered an asset.